Over the last 60 years the Arab region has been dominated by strong presidents and weak legislatures. The democratic revolutions of the Arab Spring created an opportunity to reconstitute the political system.
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‘Tunisians agree that their new constitution is an advance, despite the imperfections. The people’s new democratic spirit is what will make Tunisia a success, and it will hopefully serve as an inspiration for the entire Arab region in times to come’.
In December 2010, the Tunisian people ignited a process of change that has impacted all of North Africa.
This 2005 edition of Women in Parliament: Beyond Numbers covers women’s access to the legislature in three steps.