The status of women in Tunisia has for decades been among the most advanced in the Arab world, but even after this year's democratic revolution politics has remained a man's world.
Women had high hopes the October 23 polls would land them some top jobs. Up until now, female political power has been embodied by Leila Trabelsi, the feared and reviled wife of toppled dictator Zine el Abidine Ben Ali.
Yet, according to newspaper reports, less than 5% of the 1 600 lists entered by Tunisia's myriad political parties are headed by women.
Read the whole story in News 24, published 15 Sept
The status of women in Tunisia has for decades been among the most advanced in the Arab world, but even after this year's democratic revolution politics has remained a man's world.
Women had high hopes the October 23 polls would land them some top jobs. Up until now, female political power has been embodied by Leila Trabelsi, the feared and reviled wife of toppled dictator Zine el Abidine Ben Ali.
Yet, according to newspaper reports, less than 5% of the 1 600 lists entered by Tunisia's myriad political parties are headed by women.
Read the whole story in News 24, published 15 Sept