In the interview, De Ruijter discusses how her upbringing, choice of study and her time at Columbia University in New York put her on the path to gender issues. Anniek eventually found her way to Bureau Clara Wichmann, where - in addition to her work in education and research in health law - she works with others on strategic litigation for women's rights.  

De Ruijter emphasises that the democratic constitutional state is under pressure because politics and the judiciary are increasingly encroaching on each other's territory. In her view, there must be sufficient respect for the separate functions and the balance between these two powers to protect the rule of law. De Ruijter warns that  it is important for people to be aware of this and to continue to work to safeguard the workings of the rule of law in society.