Jun 6, 2023 · This comprehensive exploration examines Tunisia’s pioneering legal reforms, the historical leaders who shaped the women’s rights movement, the political transformations that both advanced …

Jul 17, 2023 · In 1956, on Tunisian Women’s Day, immediately after Tunisian independence from France, President Habib Bourguiba granted women citizenship rights rooted in universal human …

2 days ago · Tunisia is often described as a beacon of progressive gender reform in the Arab world and from the outside, its legal framework appears to place women at the center of national modernity. Yet …

Looking at these numbers, one could forget that Tunisia is a historic regional leader of women’s rights and was once known for implementing progressive policies and legal reforms to champion women’s …

By encouraging shared caregiving responsibilities, the law challenges traditional gender norms, enabling women to focus on career advancement while fostering equality within households.

Dec 3, 2010 · This article documents the two major phases of reforms in favor of women's rights in Tunisia and outlines the conditions that permitted or encouraged the continuity over the last half …

In 1956, The Code of Personal Status (Tunisia) was enacted—a document that has undergone heavy reform since its inception.

Mar 13, 2025 · This article aims to highlight the inspiring legacy of legal reforms by key female symbols, proving their enduring role in Tunisia’s journey toward justice and freedom.

Jan 31, 2025 · Over the next decade, Tunisian women made considerable progress in securing more rights and increasing their political representation. Key achievements included the 2017 law passed …

(Björkdahl & Mannergren Selimovic 2017). In the same vein, Tunisian women’s rights organizations feared an Islamization of the law and a roll-back of women