Most recent articles by Aya Chebbi
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Women's rights in the Middle EastFeminists in Tunisia claim civic space
In 2011, the Tunisian people overthrew their authoritarian regime after decades of oppression. The fact that women were at the forefront of this movement was soon noticed by the international community, challenging the widespread preconception of a region devoid of womenʹs activism. By Aya Chebbi
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Social media and the Arab Spring in TunisiaNot as soft as jasmine
Social media did not topple Tunisia's dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, but they certainly played an important role. According to the Tunisian blogger Aya Chebbi, cyber activism is now an important tool for democratisation in this North African country