• Tunisian women during a celebration of National Women's Day in Tunis, Tunisia, 13 August 2022. Tunisia is celebrating on 13 August the National Women's Day which coincides with the 63rd anniversary of the Promulgation of the Personal Status Code which marks the break with archaic practices devaluing Tunisian women. Tunisian women celebrate Women's Day twice a year, 08 March, International Women's Rights Day, and 13 August, anniversary of the Personal Status Code. EPA / MOHAMED MESSARA
    Tunisian women during a celebration of National Women's Day in Tunis, Tunisia, 13 August 2022. Tunisia is celebrating on 13 August the National Women's Day which coincides with the 63rd anniversary of the Promulgation of the Personal Status Code which marks the break with archaic practices devaluing Tunisian women. Tunisian women celebrate Women's Day twice a year, 08 March, International Women's Rights Day, and 13 August, anniversary of the Personal Status Code. EPA / MOHAMED MESSARA
  • A Tunisian woman wears a traditional veil called 'Sefseri' on National Women's Day in Tunis. The Sefsari is a traditional feminine veil in silk, cotton or satin worn in the Maghreb.
    A Tunisian woman wears a traditional veil called 'Sefseri' on National Women's Day in Tunis. The Sefsari is a traditional feminine veil in silk, cotton or satin worn in the Maghreb.
  • In Tunisia, there are different types of Sefsari which can be very colourful depending on the region, but the most used is the creamy white one.
    In Tunisia, there are different types of Sefsari which can be very colourful depending on the region, but the most used is the creamy white one.
  • Tunisia celebrates National Women's Day on August 13, which coincides with the anniversary of the Promulgation of the Personal Status Code, which marks the break with archaic practices devaluing Tunisian women.
    Tunisia celebrates National Women's Day on August 13, which coincides with the anniversary of the Promulgation of the Personal Status Code, which marks the break with archaic practices devaluing Tunisian women.
  • A Tunisian woman wearing a Sefsari.
    A Tunisian woman wearing a Sefsari.
  • Tunisian women enjoying National Women's Day in Tunis.
    Tunisian women enjoying National Women's Day in Tunis.
  • Women celebrating the day.
    Women celebrating the day.
  • A Tunisian woman wearing the traditional veil.
    A Tunisian woman wearing the traditional veil.
  • The Tunisian Code of Personal Status outlawed polygamy, and gave women equal rights around decisions of marriage, divorce and child custody.
    The Tunisian Code of Personal Status outlawed polygamy, and gave women equal rights around decisions of marriage, divorce and child custody.
  • For many, National Women's Day is a day to acknowledge what they have achieved for women’s rights, while recognising and continuing to fight the many challenges that still exist against gender equality.
    For many, National Women's Day is a day to acknowledge what they have achieved for women’s rights, while recognising and continuing to fight the many challenges that still exist against gender equality.

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National Women's Day in Tunisia - in pictures

For many, National Women's Day is a way to acknowledge what has been achieved for women’s rights

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