Hélène Dorlhac de Borne

Hélène Dorlhac de Borne was a distinguished French politician and physician who served as Secretary of State under Presidents Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and François Mitterrand. Born in 1933, she first held the position of Secretary of State for Prison Affairs from 1974 to 1976 in Jacques Chirac's government. After a hiatus from politics, she returned to public service as Secretary of State for Family and later for the Elderly during Michel Rocard's government. Throughout her career, she was dedicated to improving human rights, advocating for the humane treatment of detainees, child protection laws, and the prevention of abuse. She passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to social equity and public service.