Tunisia

Tunisia demonstrated to the world the power of the Arab region’s social movements. Soon after the revolution, women became an unprecedented political force as the decisive voting bloc. However, since then women have faced an extraordinary reactionary and antidemocratic backlash. Remarkable and innovative activism continues despite this struggle.

Karama in Tunisia

  • A profile photo of Samia Melki

    Samia Melki Fessi

    As President of Kadirat, Samia has led remarkable activism in Tunisia. Through her work with regional organizations like FEMNET, she has coordinated pan-African work on vital frameworks such as the Maputo Protocol.

  • A profile photograph of Emna Mizouni

    Emna Mizouni

    A digital pioneer in the first African country to get online, Emna Mizouni has shown people across the world the power they can harness through the Internet. Through her organization Digital Citizenship, helps communities work safely online.