Women shaped Tunisia’s constitution into arguably the most progressive of the Arab world. Thanks to their persistence and political savvy, Tunisia’s constitution now enshrines an Islamic country operating as a civil state—supporting moderation, tolerance and human rights; and protecting the equal rights and duties of women and men.
Author: Nanako Tamaru
Nanako Tamaru is a licensed attorney and peace-building professional with over 10 years of experience working with government, civil society and individual clients in legal, humanitarian and conflict-affected contexts. Her work has spanned peace process design, constitution drafting, gender integration and inclusive approaches to state-building. She is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a Truman National Security Project Fellow.