Ruth Dreifuss

Ruth Dreifuss is a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as Switzerland’s first female Federal Councilor from 1993 to 2002. She was also President of Switzerland in 1999. Dreifuss is known for her commitment to social justice, human rights, and drug policy reform. Throughout her career, she worked to improve healthcare, social welfare, and social equality in Switzerland. Her leadership helped shape progressive policies in Swiss politics, and she remains a respected advocate for social issues and international humanitarian efforts.