Doris Morf
Doris Morf was a Swiss author, journalist, and politician. She is known for her novels, screenplays, and children's books. She was one of the early women members of the Swiss National Council.
Early life and education
Doris was born in St. Gallen on 17 September 1927. She studied German language, history and journalism in Zurich.Career and activities
Doris worked as a journalist in New York City for three years. After returning to Zurich she worked as a publisher between 1960 and 1975. In the mid-1960s she began to publish novels, screenplays, and children's books. She was a municipal councilor for the Social Democratic Party in Zurich from 1970 to 1977. In 1975, she was elected to the National Council being one of the first Swiss women to hold this post. Dorf's term ended in 1990. She was a member and vice president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe between 1984 and 1990. She coauthored the political fiction book Hitler auf dem Rütli with Charles Lewinsky in 1984.She served as the president of the education commission of the UNESCO Switzerland during the period between 1992 and 1997. She was elected as the Swiss representation for the executive board of UNESCO in 1993 and held the post until 1997. Doris Morf was a member of the board of trustees of Pro Helvetia Foundation for twelve years.