The gender fault line in Tunisia

By Ahmed El Amraoui, Rabii Kalboussi, 27 October 2014
I’ve never believed that Tunisia is a leading country in terms of women’s right
'I’ve never believed that Tunisia is a leading country in terms of women’s rights,' says Ben Ghazi [Rabii Kalboussi]
<p>The extensive rights in gender equality in Tunisia&nbsp;are failing to achieve their full potential as many women remain unaware of their existence, especially in rural areas. This is at least what Myriam Ben Ghazi, a Tunisian journalist, believes.</p><p>Last September, Ben Ghazi began a journey in rural regions, documenting the lives and hardships suffered by women and girls in those remote areas.</p><p>After meeting hundreds of them, Ben Ghazi narrates her experiences with those women and sheds light on the hard circumstances they go through, which makes it difficult for her to appreciate the gender equality advances which Tunisia prides itself on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><div>[toc hidden:1]</div>
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