Saadia Mosbah Was Awarded the 2023 Secretary’s Award for Global Anti-Racism Champions

U.S. Embassy Tunis is transmitting this U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson’s Media Note issued Tuesday, August 8, 2023  The award mentioned below was presented on August 9th at 4 pm, Tunis time.    U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson ______________________________________________________________________________  MEDIA NOTE   2023 SECRETARY’S AWARD FOR GLOBAL ANTI-RACISM CHAMPIONS    …

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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Christopher Le Mon Visits Tunisia

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Christopher Le Mon visited Tunisia from October 14 to 16 to meet with representatives from Tunisia’s vibrant civil society who are advocating for an inclusive democratic political process that protects fundamental freedoms, including the rights to free expression and peaceful assembly. He also underscored the United …

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Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Farouk Bouaskar

Chargée d’Affaires, a.i. Natasha Franceschi met with the President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Farouk Bouaskar to discuss the importance of the authority’s role in ensuring the transparency of the upcoming referendum and parliamentary elections. During the meeting, Chargée Franceschi reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to supporting free and fair elections in Tunisia—a …

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U.S. Embassy Maintains its’ Commitment to Advancing Gender Equality and Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence

Acknowledging the threats of gender-based violence (GBV) and the pressing need to have well-trained lawyers to assist victims, the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit worked with the American Bar Association Rule of Law (ABA ROLI) to implement the Safety and Women Advancement (SAWA) project to develop a network of lawyers to provide rapid legal assistance to women at low cost. ABA …

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Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Erica Thibault, Inaugurates a $2 Million UNODC-Led Prisoner Rehabilitation Program

Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Erica Thibault, and State Attorney, Imed Derouiche, inaugurated a $2 million UNODC-led prisoner rehabilitation program designed to reduce recidivism in Tunisian prisons using internationally recognized best practices. This project will utilize “Nelson Mandela Rules,” which honors the legacy of the late President of South Africa and human rights champion, Nelson …

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Readout by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with President Kais Saied of Tunisia

July 31, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke today with President Kais Saied of Tunisia. In an hour-long discussion, he conveyed President Biden’s strong support for the people of Tunisia and for Tunisian democracy based on fundamental rights, strong institutions, and a commitment to the rule of law. In this spirit, the call focused on the …

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U.S. Supports Anti-Corruption Program

In support of Tunisian efforts to promote accountability and transparency, the Court of Accounts convened a workshop on good governance in the public sector, as part of the U.S. Embassy-funded Anti-Corruption Program and in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The stakeholders discussed the achievements of 10 years of reforms in fighting …

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Assistance Unit’s Project Launches the First Online Platform to link Municipalities, Deputies, and Civil Society

On January 27, the Tunisian Accountability and Political Participation (TAPP) project successfully launched the first online platform designed to enhance communication between municipal councils, deputies and civil society.  With support from the U.S. Embassy’s Assistance Unit, the “Eselni” digital platform has created a participatory space where citizens can debate, advocate, and voice concerns about issues …

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Ambassador Blome Visit to Djerba

May 21, 2019 – This year’s Lag B’Omer ceremony and Al Ghriba pilgrimage coincided with the month of Ramadan.  This was a strong example of religious coexistence and freedom of expression.  Ambassador Blome joined Tunisian government officials and other honorable guests at an Iftar offered by the Jewish community, a gesture emphasizing once again the …

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IRC Explores Race and Gender Issues 

On September 13, the IRC screened the American Film Showcase documentary East Side Sushi, which follows a working-class Latina single mother who strives to become a sushi chef, but is unable to do so because she is the “wrong” race and gender. During a facilitated discussion in English following the screening, participants debated authenticity, the American Dream, …

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Ambassador Rubinstein Gave Remarks at the Ceremony For Launch of “All Against Child Labor in Tunisia” Project

Ambassador Rubinstein’s Remarks At Opening Ceremony For Launch of “All Against Child Labor in Tunisia” Project Hammamet, April 17, 2017 Good morning.  It is a great pleasure to be here with you today in beautiful Hammamet, and an honor to share the stage with such distinguished company as Minister Trabelsi, Minister Laabidi, and representatives from …

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Democracy Ambassadors Supporting Municipal Elections

Tthe Will and Citizenship Organization (OVC)  launched its the “Ichrak” (Engaging) project. With the support of the U.S. Embassy and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and in partnership with Gabes Action association, OVC held an opening ceremony to introduce participants to the project, its partners, and relevant experts. Following the ceremony, OVC held a …

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Tunisian Scouts Organized a Forum on Combating Violent Extresmism and Radicalism

Tunisian Scouts and Girls Organization Youth organized a FORUM, funded by U.S. Embassy Tunis, where 150 youths discussed their new ten-year strategy with focus on the role of Scouts in combating violent extremism and radicalism. Eminent speakers, such as Minister of youth and Sport, Deputy Minister of youth, former Minister of Environment and famous celebrities …

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Knox Thames, Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the NESCA, statement at the Synagogue Event in Djerba

Let me begin by thanking our hosts, the Jewish community of Djerba, their Muslim neighbors, and the Government and people of Tunisia, for organizing today’s pilgrimage. The Lag b’Omer celebration is a very special moment for all who attend. It is my pleasure to join Special Envoy Forman and Chargé d’Affaires Hanson in attending the …

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Café Talk Program

About Café Talk Café Talk is about organizing open discussions in Cafes. We aim to bring young people together by giving them the space to discuss and debate about topics they feel concerned about.  We believe that having powerful conversations is the first step to improve our communities and make change. Examples of Cafés Talk …

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Lag B’omer Pilgrimage Djerba

Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism Ira Forman, Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South/Central Asia Knox Thames, and Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen Hanson visited Djerba for the Lag B’Omer pilgrimage at the end of May.  The pilgrimage is a unique opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Tunisian culture and hospitality. …

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Assistant Secretary Malinowski Speeks to Students at Ibn Sharaf University

Following their participation in last Friday’s Strategic Dialogue, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Dr. Dafna Hochman Rand paid a visit to Ibn Sharaf Institute in Tunis on Saturday where they had the opportunity to speak with …

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Senior U.S. Officials Meet with Tunisian Civil Society Ahead of Strategic Dialogue

As the second US-Tunisia Strategic Dialogue got underway in Tunis, senior U.S. and Tunisian government officials met on November 12th with representatives of Tunisian civil society in a dialogue hosted by the NGO Search for Common Ground. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski and USAID Assistant Administrator for the …

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AS for NEA Anne Patterson, AS for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski Visit Tunisia

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson and Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will travel to Tunis, Tunisia. Their visit will highlight U.S. support for Tunisia’s democratic government as it promotes prosperity, security, and human rights for all Tunisians. Assistant Secretaries …

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Statement by the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Ira Forman on Lag B’Omer Pilgrimage in Djerba, Tunisia

I am honored to attend this year’s Lag B’Omer pilgrimage in Djerba, a historic center of North African Judaism.  Since entering the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism for the United States Government in 2013, I have visited many Jewish communities, including across Europe and South America. I am always heartened by …

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Transforming Tunisians with Disabilities into Civil Society Leaders

Through the Leadership and Empowerment for Action on Disability (LEAD) Initiative, Handicap International in partnership with MEPI and their local partner “Le Collectif Tunisien pour La Promotion des Droits des Personnes en Situation de Handicap,” is training more than 1,000 Tunisian civil society advocates in Tunisia’s 24 governorates. The overarching goal of LEAD is to …

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First Women Debate Tournament in Sousse

As part of its effort to promote women’s rights in Tunisian society through its project Empower To Lead, WeYouth organized the first Women Debate Tournament last week in Sousse. The tournament gathered 32 female activists from different parts of the country to debate women’s rights and the status of women in Tunisia. In addition to …

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