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Tunisia

Since 2011, HI Tunisia has been developing actions to ensure that disability rights are incorporated into the democratic transition process.

A young woman works and examines pink T-shirts.

Economic inclusion project. Amani, has a hearing impairment, she was recruited in a clothing company in Gafsa | © W. Hadhak / HI

Actions in process

Since 2011, HI has been developing its activities to improve the way in which the rights of people with disabilities are taken into account during Tunisia’s transition and transformation phases. HI's economic inclusion projects aim to create better employment opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly women and young people.

HI also carries out activities for better care and inclusion of children on the autism spectrum. With inclusive education, the promotion of early detection, adapted professional approaches, and a pilot experiment in psycho-pedagogical care, HI aims to improve how professionals work with these children.

HI further aims to build the capacities of Tunisian institutions, offer technical support to victims of gender-based violence and ensure the application of laws that protect their rights.

Situation of the country

Map of Humanity & Inclusion's interventions in Tunisia

In 2014, following elections for the first pluralist and democratic parliament, the country installed a government.

However, this government has facesdmany challenges: social and economic problems, public expectations, strikes and social movements, the security threat in the country and the thorny issue of corruption. In particular, the aim is to tackle rising food prices and shortages of basic commodities (petrol, sugar, semolina, milk, etc.). Recent years have been marked by an upward trend in irregular migration.
The representation and participation of people with disabilities remain low. It is therefore essential to support initiatives that encourage the participation of people with disabilities in society.

Number of HI staff: 28
Programmed opened in: 1992

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