Democracy Wins in Tunisia
From peaceful revolution to free elections in just nine months, the birthplace of the Arab Spring has achieved a stunning transition, says President, Director and CEO Jane Harman from Tunis. Now we must embrace the victors and ensure strong roles for women.
It is imperative that the United States signal its strong support for the new government in Tunisia and make clear its support for strong roles for women and others, says President, Director and CEO Jane Harman from Tunis.
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Pictured above, Wilson Center President Jane Harman joins one of the first voters after casting his ballots in Tunis on October 23, 2011. Only nine months after the first Arab Spring protests, Tunisian voters flooded polling stations for their country's first free election.