From rape victim to accused: The Arab Spring and women's rights (part 2)

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

16/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

All eyes on Iran: Green Movement Act Two?

After Tehran’s first major day of protest in over a year, can Iran support regime change abroad while suppressing protests at home? François Picard’s panel argues over just how much the U.S. should support the opposition.

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next? (Part 2)

The recent revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt have given hope to millions of people living under autocratic regimes across the arab world. Leaving aside the revolutionary success in Tunisia and Egypt, we've also seen protests break out in Yemen, in Jordan and most recently, in Algeria.

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next?

10/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Making babies: are we playing God? (part 2)

As France reviews its bioethics legislation, news of the birth of the country’s first "saviour sibling" sparks condemnation from the Catholic Church. François Picard’s panel argues over the distinction between helping parents start a family and the fear of designer babies.

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