Association Tunisienne Des Femmes Démocrates ATFD

Organization name

Association Tunisienne Des Femmes Démocrates ATFD

Organization link

https://atfd-tunisie.org/acceuil-english/

Organization type

Non-profit

Country

Tunisia

Current focus/area

Human rights Women's rights Gender-based violence Sexual and reproductive rights Women participation Women leadership Gender equality Women's empowerment

Description/notes

The Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) is a Tunisian non-profit association that campaign to spread the culture of gender equality at all social, economic, political, cultural, and legal levels. The association also advocates for the defence of women’s rights in its support of women victims of violence and discrimination. It also works to strengthen the capacities of women and youth.

ATFD advocates against the patriarchal system, all forms of gender discrimination, and all forms of violence against women. It also campaigns for the evolution and dissemination of feminist, secular, and progressive discourse for a Tunisia in which dignity, freedoms, democracy, equality and social justice are respected.

Compendium source

Signatory of the Peoples’ Summit: Climate Rights and Human Survival