Рашела Мизрахи

Rashela Mizrahi is a North Macedonian politician and member of the Assembly of North Macedonia. A biochemist and veterinarian by profession, she made history as the first Jewish woman to serve as a minister in the country. She briefly served as the Minister of Labour and Social Policy in the transitional government of Oliver Spasovski in 2020, representing the VMRO-DPMNE party. Her tenure was marked by controversy regarding her refusal to use the country's new constitutional name, which led to her dismissal from the cabinet after a parliamentary vote. She continues to be an active political figure within the opposition.