Tunisia’s New Constitution is a Setback for Human Rights in the Country
Image description: government buildings in Tunis. Introduction and Background After a referendum marked by a low voter turnout (30.5%) and a boycott from opposition parties, Tunisia is all set to...
Tunisia’s Revolutionary Steps: New Law Protecting Women Against Violence
July 26th 2017 marked a historic date in Tunisian history, with the passing of a national law against domestic violence, targeting “any physical, moral, sexual or economic aggression” against women....
One More Step Towards Human Rights Protection: Tunisia Allows Direct Access to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
On 16th April 2017, the Republic of Tunisia signed a declaration allowing individuals and NGOs to access the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, as is required by Article...
Will Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission Heal the Wounds of the Authoritarian Past?
Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission sets a precedent in transitional justice initiatives amongst countries that experienced the Arab uprisings four years ago, and has been greeted with optimism by victims...
