Collectif Maghreb-Égalité 95: Towards a North African feminist movement

A North African feminist movement, rooted in Tunisia's Medina of Tunis, has emerged as a response to systemic gender inequality and the neglect of vulnerable women. Sana Ben Achour, a prominent activist and legal scholar, spearheaded efforts to amend Tunisia's Code of Personal Status, addressing issues like inheritance inequality and male-dominated parental authority. Her work extended beyond legislation, establishing the first support center for victims of violence and later founding a non-profit organization to aid homeless women, a marginalized group with no social safety net. The movement also confronts growing threats to reproductive rights, as religious influences deter healthcare professionals from providing abortion services, particularly to single women. This case study highlights the intersection of legal advocacy, grassroots activism, and urban space repurposing in advancing gender equality within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mahfoudh Draoui, D. (2014). Le Collectif Maghreb-Égalité 95 : pour un mouvement féministe maghrébin. Nouvelles Questions Féministes, Vol. 33(2), 132–135. https://doi.org/10.3917/nqf.332.0132