Tunisia News News Tunisia » Social: Tunisia’s economic crisis deepens as the promise of a better life fades
Joblessness, failing services and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
News Tunisia » Social: Tunisia advances inclusive development through the social and solidarity economy
Tunis (ILO News) - From 26 to 28 May 2025, the Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and Social Innovation took place in Tunis, marking a milestone in Tunisia’s journey toward a more ...
News Tunisia » Social: Tunisia strengthens social protection for vulnerable families with new World Bank support
India, March 28 -- The World Bank and the Government of Tunisia are deepening their partnership to strengthen the country's social protection system, with the World Bank Board of Directors approving ...
News Tunisia » Social: One more step towards decent work in Tunisia
GENEVA (ILO News) – The International Labour Organization (ILO), the Government of Tunisia, the Union Générale Tunisienne des Travailleurs (UGTT), and the Union Tunisienne de l’Industrie du Commerce ...
News Tunisia » Social: Tunisia police arrest journalist Houssem Hajlaoui over social media posts amid crackdown
New York, May 20, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Houssem Hajlaoui, co-founder and publisher of local independent ...
News Tunisia » Social: Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
News Tunisia » Social: Social pressures force Tunisia women to fake virginity
It happens every April ahead of the summer marriage season, says Tunisian gynaecologist Faouzi Hajri — desperate brides-to-be beg for surgery to make them “virgins” again for their wedding night.
News Tunisia » Social: Tunisia plans social reforms in wake of protests
Tunisia has announced a raft of social reforms following anti-austerity protests which broke out across the North African country earlier this month. The reforms, which include free medical aid for ...