rebirth in which women's rights is key. The ongoing debates reflect a confrontation between
the feminist policies of Habib Bourguiba (the first president of the Tunisian republic) and
alternative notions of women's rights. In this article, I examine the debates that are currently
taking place in Tunisia. I argue that the topic of women's rights is crucial in the power
struggle between the political elites within Tunisia. It is symbolic of the much wider battle …