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Alors que les mesures d’exception sont en vigueur depuis plus d’un mois en Tunisie, l’inquiétude monte au sein de la société civile. Six organisations nationales ont uni leurs voix dans un communiqué…
After securing historic gains, the political engagement and representation of Tunisian women is now waning alarmingly.
Ten years ago, Tunisian women poured onto the streets to help overthrow autocratic leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali after nearly 20 years in power, and, for some, to denounce the patriarchal nature of Tunisia’s political sphere.
“During the 2011 uprising, we dreamt big,” longtime women’s rights activist Neila Zoghlami recalled with nostalgia.
“We dreamt of equal representation. We dreamt we would become full citizens, not just burdened with men’s duties, but also endowed with their rights … we dreamt we would finally be able to carve out a genuine space for women in politics.”