Carla Del Ponte

About the Author

Carla Del Ponte is a distinguished Swiss-Italian lawyer and former prosecutor renowned for her fearless pursuit of justice on the global stage. Serving as Chief Prosecutor for the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda from 1999 to 2007, she led groundbreaking investigations into war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, holding some of the world's most notorious figures accountable. Her career also includes roles as Switzerland's Attorney General and a key figure in the United Nations' efforts against impunity. In her acclaimed memoir, Madame Prosecutor: Confrontations with Humanity's Worst Criminals and the Culture of Impunity, Del Ponte offers an unflinching look at the harrowing cases she prosecuted and the systemic barriers to international justice. A tireless advocate for human rights, she continues to speak out against corruption and authoritarianism, inspiring a new generation of legal reformers.