Tunisian journalists' union and women's group pledge cooperation
The National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists and the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women met on October 29, 2026, to discuss press freedom.
The president of the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT), Zied Dabbar, met with a delegation from the Tunisian Association of Democratic Women (ATFD) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The ATFD delegation, led by its president Raja Dahmani, congratulated the SNJT on its new executive bureau.
During the meeting, the ATFD reaffirmed its solidarity with journalists and its support for initiatives defending freedom of the press and expression. Both organizations agreed to strengthen their cooperation to protect fundamental rights and combat restrictions and prosecutions targeting media professionals, according to an SNJT statement.
The two groups also discussed the state of freedoms in Tunisia and the challenges facing the journalism profession. This meeting occurred on the same day the head of government, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, met with the Tunisian community in Russia to discuss their contributions to national development.
Why it mattersJournalists and media professionals in Tunisia face restrictions and prosecutions, and their freedoms are under discussion.