Tunisian president boldly takes on Islam to advance women s rights

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In what was expected to be a routine speech marking National Women s Day in Tunisia on August 13, President Beji Caid Essebsi sent shock waves through the country and beyond by directly challenging Islamic law and norms in his promotion of equal rights for women.

http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Tun...-rights-503142

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A New Tune on Women s Rights in the Arab World

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/22/o...rab-world.html

Across the Arab world, a Women s Spring comes into view

Legislative advances for women in Tunisia and Jordan may soon be followed by measures in Lebanon and Iraq. A quiet revolution has drawn on women s increased participation in politics and the improved flow of ideas across borders.

https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Midd...omes-into-view