In this black and white photo, Simone Veil is sitting in her office chair in front of a large wooden desk. She is wearing a polka-dot dress and has her arms crossed in front of her, with a serious and determined expression on her face. Behind her, a bookcase filled with books and files can be seen. On the desk in front of her, there is a typewriter and a few papers. Simone Veil was a French lawyer, politician, and Holocaust survivor, who became the first woman to be elected President of the European Parliament. She played a crucial role in the advancement of women's rights, legalizing abortion in France in 1974, and advocating for women's rights throughout her political career.