‘The crux of equality lies in the family. If differences are made there, they are almost impossible to undo.’
Born in Bern, Ruth Reusser was the youngest of three girls in a family where the advancement of daughters was taken for granted.… Read more
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Ruth Dreifuss
A conversation with former Federal Councillor Ruth Dreifuss reveals how closely social and political change are linked. She was a member of the Swiss government from 1993 to 2002. Born in 1940, she grew up in a middle-class family with loving parents who fulfilled the traditional roles of father and mother.… Read more
Gabrielle Nanchen
Gabrielle Nanchen was one of the first ten women elected to the Swiss National Council in 1971. Her biography is a testament to the long and often difficult road women have had to travel in Switzerland to achieve their rights and political participation.… Read more