Women in Tunisia's Transition: Claiming Their Space
The National Democratic Institute and The Aspen Institute
cordially invite you to attend a discussion on:
Women in Tunisia's Transition: Claiming Their Space
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location:
National Democratic Institute
455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 8th Floor Board Room
Washington, D.C.
with
Ikram Ben Saïd
Founder, Aswat Nisaa (Women's Voices) of Tunisia and
recipient of NDI's 2014 Madeleine K. Albright Grant
Nicole Rowsell
Resident Tunisia Country Director, NDI
Toni Verstandig
Director, Chair of Middle East Programs, The Aspen Institute
Women’s representation in elected bodies often leads to an increase in policies that address women’s priorities and promote women’s economic, social and political empowerment. Following the 2011 uprising, Tunisian women were elected in historic numbers to the National Constituent Assembly (NCA). Thanks to their efforts, Article 46 of Tunisia’s new constitution commits the state to strive for gender parity in all elected offices. With elections on the horizon, Tunisian women have a historic opportunity to cement those gains. Formed in 2011, the Aswat Nisaa organization is working to empower Tunisian women politicians at the local level.
The event will stream live at www.ndi.org/live.
Questions about the event should be directed to Caroline Hubbard, chubbard@ndi.org
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