From rape victim to accused: The Arab Spring and women's rights

How did a Tunisian woman allegedly raped by police officers suddenly find herself in the dock? The public prosecutor’s case against her for "public indecency" sparks outrage in the nation that triggered the Arab Spring. François Picard's panel worries about the future of women’s rights in Tunisia, Egypt and beyond.

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Jalila HEDHLI-PEUGNET, President, 'Think Ahead for Tunisia';
Taoufik MATHLOUTHI, Tunisian political activist, Founder of Mecca Cola;
Eleanor BEARDSLEY, Journalist, NPR;
Bernice DUBOIS, Secretary General of the French coordination of the European Woman's Lobby (EWL);
Shaima EL-AIMY, Egyptian Revolutionary Activist.
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Programme prepared and produced by Christopher Davies, Anelise Borges and Mary Colombel

Presenter

François Picard

23/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Arab awakening: has France mishandled the regional revolutions?

The French government has appeared out of touch and wrong footed by recent events in the Middle East. There’s been a series of gaffes linking the foreign minister to Tunisia’s ousted President and President Sarkozy is urging his ministers to favour France in the future, when it comes to foreign holidays. What can France do to restore its influence in the region?.

22/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Strauss-Kahn: will he take on Sarkozy? (Part 2)

Dominique Strauss-Kahn stole the show at the G20 in Paris. He stopped short of declaring his intentions to run in the 2012 presidential elections but dropped some major hints. If the polls are to be believed DSK could be a major problem for Nicolas Sarkozy. First though, he’ll have to win over a divided French Left. Laura Baines and guests discuss the possible return of DSK.

22/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Strauss-Kahn: will he take on Sarkozy?

18/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Tunisia after Ben Ali - Special programme (Part 4)

On December 17th 2010, Mohammed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old Tunisian, set himself alight in protest at his treatment by local police. Exactly two months on, France 24 looks back at how one desperate act led to the fall of a dictator who had been in power for 23 years, and spread the seeds of popular revolt to an entire region.