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Şafak Pavey

March 9, 2015 in Modern Worthies

Şafak Pavey

Turkey's first disabled politician

At 19, Şafak Pavey lost her left arm and leg making sure her friend with leukemia didn't fall off a train. Her ensuing disability barely slowed her down - now a Turkish parliament member at age 38, she fights for womens' rights, minority rights, and freedom of expression.

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