I will impose women's freedom and rights by the force of th… - Habib Bourguiba

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I will impose women's freedom and rights by the force of the law, and I will not wait for the democracy of a people duped by male culture in the name of religion.

Habib Bourguiba

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Habib Bourguiba (3 August 1903 – 6 April 2000) was the first President of Tunisia, from July 25, 1957 until 7 November 1987, when he was removed from office in a coup d'état.

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Alternative Names: Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba

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Bourguiba on Ramadan's effect on Tunisia:
"Stagnation, weakness and decadence ... beautiful custom ... pretext that paralyzes our activity."

I have carried this abscess too far, Tunisia is going through a difficult period. Freedom is dangerous.

How many times, have I had to seat women whom I received at audiences next to me, rather than facing me, in order to avoid general embarrassment? Nothing should compel us to suffer such trials. It puts the nerves of men and the modesty of women to a severe test.

I will impose women's freedom and rights by the force of the law, and I will not wait for the democracy of a people duped by male culture in the name… - Habib Bourguiba

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