The National Union of the Tunisian Woman:
Astonishing is the bold step the Tunisian woman took after independence, to carry out her mission toward her society and the daughters of her sex, wherein she had fallen short in the past. The first thing she thought of was to unite her efforts by founding "the National Union of the Tunisian Woman," and it was not long before the branches of this organization spread through all parts of Tunisia, working for the advancement of the Tunisian woman. Its efforts were directed toward destitute, deprived childhood, and ended in the founding of children's homes in all parts of the country, which sheltered every child and secured him learning, clothing, and food.
Delegates to the Asian-African Conference:
For the first time in the history of Tunisia, women began to be delegated to international conferences, and woman came to have an independent and respected standing. This creature proved, at the Asian-African Conference held in Colombo this past February, that she is equal to bearing the national burden and the social responsibility laid upon her shoulders.
The Tunisian delegation to this conference was made up of three ladies from among Tunisia's nationalist leaders. They were: Mrs. Saida Sassi, niece of the President of the Republic Habib Bourguiba, member of the Municipal Council, and the one charged with organizing social activity at the palace; and Mrs. Asma al-Rebai, one of the women strugglers for the homeland, whose husband, Mr. Azouz al-Rebai, was formerly Minister of Youth and Sport — it was he who sent the Tunisian delegation to the Arab athletic games held in Beirut last autumn, a delegation well remembered for its excellent showing in the various contests.
The third lady at the conference was Naila Ben Ammar,
The Tunisian girl's care for childhood
President Habib Bourguiba assures Sheikh al-Shadhili bin al-Qadi that polygamy is unbecoming to Tunisia in the twentieth century.