Professor Ikram Dridi is a recognized expert in constitutional law, specializing in freedom of religion and belief. As an academic, she shares her expertise through teaching and research in this complex field. Her experience as a former Advisor to the Minister of Women, Family, and Children provides her with a deep understanding of the social and political issues related to women’s rights and the protection of family and childhood. As a regional expert, she offers valuable insights on religious freedom issues within a broader context.
Professor Ikram also addressed the historical role of Tunisian women across different eras, up to the present day, highlighting their foundational contributions to the country’s sociopolitical evolution. She emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to the second republic and their crucial role in the establishment of the third republic. This latter period has recently culminated in the appointment of a woman as Prime Minister, marking a significant milestone in the modern political history of Tunisia.
When addressing the issue of religious freedom, it is important to delve into the state’s official religion, or what is considered as the State’s identity, that has always been a controversial topic, especially for the scholars and experts of the Tunisian legal and constitutional system Since 1959 and even in the Constitution of 2014. – Ikram Dridi