Le réseau Wassila, un collectif algérien pour les droits des femmes et l'égalité

A network of Algerian women, led by Sana Ben Achour, has emerged as a pivotal force in combating gender discrimination and advocating for women's rights within the Medina of Tunis. Through the establishment of the Association Tunisienne des Femmes Démocrates (ATFD) and subsequent initiatives like the first support center for victims of violence, this collective has addressed systemic inequalities, particularly in inheritance and parental authority. In 2012, they founded a non-profit organization to provide housing and assistance to homeless women, utilizing a repurposed elementary school building in the Medina. Their efforts highlight the critical need for social support for vulnerable women, while also drawing attention to the growing threat to abortion rights, as religious influences increasingly deter healthcare professionals from providing services to single or even married women.

Djerbal, D. I., & Oussedik, F. (2014). Le réseau Wassila, un collectif algérien pour les droits des femmes et l’égalité. Nouvelles Questions Féministes, Vol. 33(2), 136–140. https://doi.org/10.3917/nqf.332.0136