Interview with Prof. Wahid Ferchichi: Individual Liberties in times of Covid 19 COVID-19 has radically changed our lives. Hence, it is crucial to analyze the ways in which the responses of the Tunisian authorities' to the pandemic and the implementation of effective and proportionate security measures have affected the civil rights and individual freedoms of citizens. In this interview, Mahassen Segni speaks to Professor Wahid Ferchichi about the challenges of having effective COVID-19 measures while staying committed to the protection of individual rights and liberties for the whole period of the crisis. By Mahassen Segni
Backlash in feminism - Out of reverse gear By Jana Prosinger Background Violence against women, gender pay gap, homo hatred - the gender backlash is in full swing worldwide. That is why we need encouraging feminism.
Egypt: "Stability is an illusion" In the four papers assembled here, the authors - European, Arab and Egyptian researchers connected to major European think tanks and academic institutions - argue that 'authoritarian stability' in Egypt is an illusion.
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Why does Tunisia Still Criminalize Homosexuality? Comment While Tunisia has taken meaningful steps towards protecting civil and political rights, the country’s LGBTIQ community still faces numerous forms of systemic discrimination and stigmatization. By Ramy Khouili and Daniel Levine-Spound
Civil society under pressure – shrinking – closing – no space A disconcerting trend has been perceptible for quite some time. Governments across all continents – irrespective of their political orientation – are taking drastic action against civil society actors: against non-governmental organizations, social and ecological activists, women’s rights activists and human rights advocates. The space for actors who are critical of government policies, who call for democracy and human rights, who take an active stand against large-scale projects, and who protest against social injustice, land grabbing and environmental degradation is shrinking.
Sexual violence is a global problem affecting all cultures and religions Ten experts from eight different countries share their views and perceptions of the assaults committed on New Year’s Eve in Cologne. A contribution to the ongoing debate on sexualised violence and harassment in Germany. By Simon Ilse
Long-Term Election Observation (LTO) Project with Mourakiboun This article describes HBS partner Mourakiboun, explains the project of long-term election observation and gives insides into the Tunisian electoral process 2014. By Simon Ilse
