Women's Day, commemorates the enaction of TunisianCode of Personal Statusin 1956. (Tunisia)
Commemorates the adoption of Tunisia’s groundbreaking Code of Personal Status in 1956, advancing women's rights.
Tunisian Women’s Day on August 13 honors the enactment of the Code of Personal Status in 1956.
The code granted unprecedented rights to women in marriage, divorce, and child custody in the Arab world.
It abolished polygamy and established legal equality between spouses, setting a model for social reform.
Each year, Tunisia reflects on the code’s impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
The day features cultural events, conferences, and discussions on continuing progress in women’s rights.
Women's Day
Code of Personal Status
Tunisia