October 19, 2012 - Strengthening Democracy

Wanted: Trainers for democracy in Tunis

In this podcast, Menno Ettema gives the background to the training course for trainers on democratic youth participation, scheduled for Tunis next December.

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March 12, 2012 - Society

Podcast: Souhayr Belhassen issues warning to Tunisia’s Islamists

Speaking today at a Council of Europe discussion on the role of women in the Islamic region, Souhayr Belhassen, President of the FIDH, insisted that women’s and human rights must play a role in the new Tunisia forged by the ‘Arab Spring.’

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November 14, 2011 - European Convention of Human Rights

Court hearing for Tunisian Mujahedin row with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Relying on Article 3 (prohibition of inhuman and degrading treatment) of the Convention, Ammar Al Hanchi complains that his deportation would expose him to the risk of ill-treatment, as he had joined the foreign mujahedin in Bosnia and Herzegovina and would therefore be treated as a suspected terrorist in Tunisia.

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November 2, 2011 - Strengthening Democracy

Boris Tadić and Souhayr Belhassen win 2011 North South prize

The award is given every two years to two personalities who have distinguished themselves by their commitment to the promotion of human rights, the development of the intercultural dialogue and the strengthening of solidarity between North and South.

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October 18, 2011 - Parliamentary Assembly

Assembly delegation to observe Tunisian election

A 20-member Parliamentary Assembly delegation will join international observers in Tunisia from 20 to 24 October for the election of a constituent National Assembly.

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