Voice of America: Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs

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Tunisian Women Fear Rights Curbs Sep 27th 2012, 13:50 For decades, women in Tunisia have enjoyed some of the most far-reaching rights in the Arab world. But a clause in Tunisia's draft constitution describing women as complementary - not equal - to men has sparked uproar and concerns over women's rights. At her factory outside Tunis, owner Salma Rekik talks about the origins of her family-run business. The group, Cofat, specializes in automobile cables and food processing and Rekik says she feels comfortable operating in sectors ... Media files: DE5EDA3E-969B-49F0-A8C2-263400F817B5_cx0_cy1_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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