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Education - High School Diploma in Teaching and Humanities – 1979 - Languages and Foreign Literatures, University of Bari (Two years completed) – 1980-1982 Professional Experience - Freelance interpreter for major industrial plants (ILVA, Belleli) – Taranto, 1980s–1990s - Freelance writer and content creator* focusing on social, human rights, and environmental issues - Blogger and digital contributor for Italian and international websites Key Skills - Journalism and creative writing - Human rights and social justice advocacy - Communication in social and cultural contexts - Activism against bullying, mobbing, homophobia, and all forms of discrimination - Visual arts and drawing for social impact Languages - Italian: native speaker - English: fluent (spoken and written) - Spanish: basic - French: basic Interests - Human and civil rights - Socially engaged painting and drawing - Ecology and sustainability - Inclusion and disability rights
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Journalism
Politics & Government
Film & Television
Social Issues & Demographics