Human Rights in Tunisia : 1987-1997

1993
Human Rights In Tunisia : 1987-1997

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997
Jan. 9, 1993
National Pact Day is celebrated for the first time.

Jan. 11, 1993
On the National Day of the Child, President Ben Ali orders a review of sentences passed by courts on minors.

Feb. 16, 1993
Tunis hosts the Arab conference on "Education in Human Rights."

March 8, 1993
To mark World Women's Day, presidential pardon is granted to a number of women prisoners.

April 23, 1993
National Associations Day is celebrated for the first time, in recognition of the role of associations in strengthening civil society and confirming the spirit of citizenship.

April 23, 1993
President Ben Ali announces Tunisia's decision to endorse the provisions of article 41 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and recognizes the competence of the Human Rights Commission in this regard.

May 17, 1993
The principle of free legal action before the courts is confirmed by the cancelling of court registration fees and duties for litigation, and substituting for these a special lawyer's stamp (which ensures social benefits for the members of this body).

June 2, 1993
Tunisia takes part in the World Human Rights Conference organized by the UN in Vienna.

June 3, 1993
President Ben Ali receives the national report on human rights from Rachid Driss, Chairman of the Higher Committee on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.

June 23, 1993
Article 12 of the Code of Nationality is amended to grant children born abroad of a Tunisian mother and a non-Tunisian father the right to Tunisian nationality, at the request of the parents.

June 26, 1993
A circular is published organizing human rights teaching programs at the Higher Institute of the Magistracy.

July 5, 1993
The Labor Code is amended to confirm the principle of gender equality in the workplace.

July 5, 1993
A law is enacted creating a fund to ensure payment of child support and alimony.

July 6, 1993
The Chamber of Deputies adopts the amendment of 14 articles of the Code of Personal Status.

July 12, 1993
A law is enacted amending the Code of Personal Status, strengthening the principle of equality between spouses and confirming the primacy of the children's welfare. In addition to eliminating all forms of discrimination against women, the procedures for divorce are revised: three reconciliation sessions are now required before divorce can be pronounced, when there are minor children. Custody is awarded to the mother by law with respect to their education, travel, and the management of their finances, and at the discretion of the judge for other questions.

July 12, 1993
A law is enacted amending the Penal Code to cancel article 207, which provided a spouse guilty of killing his adulterous wife and her partner with the benefit of attenuating circumstances, and instituting the principle of reconciliation between the spouses with respect to acts of violence.

July 12, 1993
The Code of Penal Procedures is amended to promote legislation related to minors and create the system of observation of minors.

July 17, 1993
President Ben Ali orders the promulgation of a law abolishing rehabilitative labor.

July 23, 1993
The Chamber of Deputies adopts an organic bill amending the Press Code.

July 26, 1993
An organic law is enacted regarding the establishment of non-governmental organizations in Tunisia and specifying the legal framework for the activity of foreign NGOs in Tunisia.

Aug. 9, 1993
A decree is published regulating the functioning of the child support and alimony fund.

Sept 1, 1993
The Council of Ministers examines an organic bill amending certain provisions of the Electoral Code to implement the new voting system for parliamentary elections.

Oct. 17, 1993
Tunisia joins the UN for the first time in celebrating World Day to Eradicate Poverty.

Nov. 4, 1993
The Democratic Constitutional Rally organizes an international symposium on "Human Rights and the Future of Cooperation and Security in the Mediterranean Region."

Nov. 12, 1993
The National Consumer Protection Council is established.

Nov. 16, 1993
The Chamber of Deputies adopts a law amending and completing certain articles of the Code of Penal Procedure. Changes include a reduction of the period of preventive detention to a maximum of six months, with the possibility of a single extension in cases of misdemeanour, and of two extensions in cases of criminal action.

Nov. 22, 1993
A law is enacted amending certain articles of the Code of Penal Procedure, shortening the period of preventive detention and creating a single judge's position.

Dec. 1, 1993
A decree is promulgated instituting the "Prize of the President of the Republic for Human Rights" to be awarded to "individuals, organizations, institutions and agencies that have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the consolidation, development and dissemination of human rights on the national, regional world level."

Dec. 10, 1993
The first training session in human rights for judges is organized.

Dec. 10, 1993
On the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, President Ben Ali awards Mr. Hassib Ben Ammar, Chairman of the Arab Human Rights Institute, the 1993 "Prize of the President of the Republic for Human Rights."

Dec. 13, 1993
Tunisia hosts an international meeting of national institutes responsible for safeguarding and promoting human rights.

Dec. 22, 1993
The Electoral Code is amended for the third time, in the aim of adopting a new electoral method for parliamentary elections, to give concrete expression to political pluralism in the Chamber of Deputies.

Dec. 27, 1993
President Ben Ali signs the law amending the Electoral Code.



	1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997		Jan. 9, 1993 National Pact Day is celebrated for the first time. Jan. 11, 1993 On the National Day of the Child, President Ben Ali orders a review of sentences passed by courts on minors. Feb. 16, 1993 Tunis hosts the Arab conference on "Education in Human Rights." March 8, 1993 To mark World Women's Day, presidential pardon is granted to a number of women prisoners. April 23, 1993 National Associations Day is celebrated for the first time, in recognition of the role of associations in strengthening civil society and confirming the spirit of citizenship. April 23, 1993 President Ben Ali announces Tunisia's decision to endorse the provisions of article 41 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and recognizes the competence of the Human Rights Commission in this regard. May 17, 1993 The principle of free legal action before the courts is confirmed by the cancelling of court registration fees and duties for litigation, and substituting for these a special lawyer's stamp (which ensures social benefits for the members of this body). June 2, 1993 Tunisia takes part in the World Human Rights Conference organized by the UN in Vienna. June 3, 1993 President Ben Ali receives the national report on human rights from Rachid Driss, Chairman of the Higher Committee on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. June 23, 1993 Article 12 of the Code of Nationality is amended to grant children born abroad of a Tunisian mother and a non-Tunisian father the right to Tunisian nationality, at the request of the parents. June 26, 1993 A circular is published organizing human rights teaching programs at the Higher Institute of the Magistracy. July 5, 1993 The Labor Code is amended to confirm the principle of gender equality in the workplace. July 5, 1993 A law is enacted creating a fund to ensure payment of child support and alimony. July 6, 1993 The Chamber of Deputies adopts the amendment of 14 articles of the Code of Personal Status. July 12, 1993 A law is enacted amending the Code of Personal Status, strengthening the principle of equality between spouses and confirming the primacy of the children's welfare. In addition to eliminating all forms of discrimination against women, the procedures for divorce are revised: three reconciliation sessions are now required before divorce can be pronounced, when there are minor children. Custody is awarded to the mother by law with respect to their education, travel, and the management of their finances, and at the discretion of the judge for other questions. July 12, 1993 A law is enacted amending the Penal Code to cancel article 207, which provided a spouse guilty of killing his adulterous wife and her partner with the benefit of attenuating circumstances, and instituting the principle of reconciliation between the spouses with respect to acts of violence. July 12, 1993 The Code of Penal Procedures is amended to promote legislation related to minors and create the system of observation of minors. July 17, 1993 President Ben Ali orders the promulgation of a law abolishing rehabilitative labor. July 23, 1993 The Chamber of Deputies adopts an organic bill amending the Press Code. July 26, 1993 An organic law is enacted regarding the establishment of non-governmental organizations in Tunisia and specifying the legal framework for the activity of foreign NGOs in Tunisia. Aug. 9, 1993 A decree is published regulating the functioning of the child support and alimony fund. Sept 1, 1993 The Council of Ministers examines an organic bill amending certain provisions of the Electoral Code to implement the new voting system for parliamentary elections. Oct. 17, 1993 Tunisia joins the UN for the first time in celebrating World Day to Eradicate Poverty. Nov. 4, 1993 The Democratic Constitutional Rally organizes an international symposium on "Human Rights and the Future of Cooperation and Security in the Mediterranean Region." Nov. 12, 1993 The National Consumer Protection Council is established. Nov. 16, 1993 The Chamber of Deputies adopts a law amending and completing certain articles of the Code of Penal Procedure. Changes include a reduction of the period of preventive detention to a maximum of six months, with the possibility of a single extension in cases of misdemeanour, and of two extensions in cases of criminal action. Nov. 22, 1993 A law is enacted amending certain articles of the Code of Penal Procedure, shortening the period of preventive detention and creating a single judge's position. Dec. 1, 1993 A decree is promulgated instituting the "Prize of the President of the Republic for Human Rights" to be awarded to "individuals, organizations, institutions and agencies that have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the consolidation, development and dissemination of human rights on the national, regional world level." Dec. 10, 1993 The first training session in human rights for judges is organized. Dec. 10, 1993 On the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, President Ben Ali awards Mr. Hassib Ben Ammar, Chairman of the Arab Human Rights Institute, the 1993 "Prize of the President of the Republic for Human Rights." Dec. 13, 1993 Tunisia hosts an international meeting of national institutes responsible for safeguarding and promoting human rights. Dec. 22, 1993 The Electoral Code is amended for the third time, in the aim of adopting a new electoral method for parliamentary elections, to give concrete expression to political pluralism in the Chamber of Deputies. Dec. 27, 1993 President Ben Ali signs the law amending the Electoral Code.