Tunisia is often cited as a leader among Arab states for advancing women’s rights and gender equality. While Tunisian women have long been involved in the country’s social, cultural, and economic life, the 2011 revolution spurred young women to also take on civic and political activism and help pave the way for a democratic transition. They have been successful in advancing the legislative agenda to advance women’s rights, proving their capacity to push for change and to challenge existing norms.
Tunisia is often cited as a leader among Arab states for advancing women’s rights and gender equality. While Tunisian women have long been involved in the country’s social, cultural, and economic life, the 2011 revolution spurred young women to also take on civic and political activism and help pave the way for a democratic transition. They have been successful in advancing the legislative agenda to advance women’s rights, proving their capacity to push for change and to challenge existing norms.
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