Simone Chapuis-Bischof facts for kids
Simone Chapuis-Bischof (born March 16, 1931 – died October 9, 2023) was a Swiss activist. She worked hard to help women gain equal rights in Switzerland. One of her main goals was to help women get the right to vote, which is called women's suffrage.
Simone also led important groups that supported women. She was the head of the Swiss Association for the Rights of Women (ADF). She was also the president of a magazine called Femmes Suisses, which means "Swiss Women."
Early Life and Fight for Rights
Simone Chapuis-Bischof was born in a city called Bâle. When she was eight years old, her family moved to Lausanne.
She became a teacher in the canton (a region) of Vaud. In 1959, she noticed something unfair. Men teachers with the same skills as women teachers were earning 30% more money. This made her want to fight for fairness.
Simone then started working for equal rights for everyone. She focused on several important things:
- The right for women to vote (women's suffrage)
- Equal chances for girls and boys to get an education
- Equal pay for equal work, meaning men and women should earn the same money for the same job
- Benefits for mothers, like time off after having a baby
She worked very hard for women to get the right to vote. Swiss women finally gained this right fully in 1971.
Leading the Way
Simone Chapuis-Bischof was very active in groups that supported women's right to vote. She joined the Lausanne Association for Women's Suffrage. She later became its president from 1971 to 1974. After that, she led the association for her canton (region) from 1974 to 1980.
In 2011, Simone Chapuis-Bischof received a special award from the city of Geneva. The award was called “Femme exilée, femme engagée,” which means "exiled woman, committed woman." This honored her dedication and hard work.
Simone Chapuis-Bischof passed away on October 9, 2023, when she was 92 years old. She is remembered for her important work in helping women gain more rights in Switzerland.
