Sira Abed Rego (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsiɾa ˈreɣo]; born 20 November 1973)[1] is a Spanish dietitian and politician affiliated with United Left (IU) who has been serving as Minister of Youth and Children in the Government of Spain since 2023.

[4][5][6] On 15 September 2022, she was one of 16 MEPs who voted against condemning President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua for alleged human rights violations, in particular the arrest of Bishop Rolando Álvarez.

[7] On 21 November 2023, she was appointed Minister of Youth and Children in the Government of Spain.

In 2024, Rego led a bid for the leadership of IU, but lost to Antonio Maíllo.

[10] Born in Valencia to a Spanish mother and a Palestinian father, Rego spent part of her early life in 'Anata.