Tunisia
Since 2011, HI has been developing actions to ensure that disability rights are taken into account in the democratic transition process.
Economic inclusion project. Amani, who has a hearing impairment, was recruited in a clothing company in Gafsa. | © W. Hadhak / HI
Our actions
Humanity & Inclusion's economic inclusion projects aim to create better employment opportunities for people with disabilities, especially women and young people. The program also carries out activities for better care and inclusion of children on the autism spectrum. Through inclusive education, the promotion of early detection, adapted professional approaches and a pilot experiment in psycho-pedagogical care, HI aims to improve the ways professionals work with these children.
HI Tunisia also aims to build the capacities of the country’s institutions to provide technical support to victims of gender-based violence and advocate for the application of laws that protect their rights.
Areas of intervention
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Background
In 2014, following elections for the first pluralist and democratic parliament, the country installed a government.
Tunisia's government faces many challenges: social and economic problems, high public expectations, strikes and social movements, a constant security threat in the country and the thorny issue of corruption.
The year 2023 was marked by an upward trend in irregular migration. Because of the increasingly complex economic, social and political situation, many Tunisian residents now share a desire to leave the country.
The representation and participation of people with disabilities remain low. It is therefore essential to support initiatives that encourage their participation in society.
Number of HI staff: 28
Program opened in: 1992