Lina Belfiore was a prominent activist and defender of human rights in Italy. Born in 1924 in the city of Turin, Belfiore witnessed the horrors of Benito Mussolini’s fascist regime during her youth and this led her to commit herself to the fight for justice and freedom in her country.

Belfiore joined the Italian Communist Party (PCI) in 1943, during World War II, and became active in the anti-fascist resistance. After the war, she continued to work in the PCI and became one of its most important leaders in the Piedmont region.

In 1950, Belfiore was elected to the Turin municipal council, becoming one of the first women to hold public office in Italy. She also served as a deputy in the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1963 to 1972, during which time she advocated for gender equality, social justice, and the defense of human rights.

In addition to her political work, Belfiore was also a prominent advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. She was one of the founders of the “Diotima” feminist group in Turin in the 1970s and worked tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for women and the elimination of gender discrimination in society.

Belfiore also became involved in the fight against the mafia and corruption in Italy. In 1982, she was appointed president of the Anti-Mafia Parliamentary Commission and led an investigation into mafia infiltration of Italian politics and business. Her work helped expose corruption in the country and take steps to combat it.

Throughout her life, Lina Belfiore received numerous awards and recognitions for her work fighting for human rights and social justice. She was an inspirational figure to many in Italy and around the world, and her legacy lives on in the ongoing fight for equality and justice for all.