Bchira Ben Mrad

This stamp pays tribute to Bchira Ben Mrad, leading figure of the Tunisian feminist movement and founder, in 1936, of the Muslim Union of Women of Tunisia. The illustration features her portrait alongside the emblem of her organization, symbolizing the early awakening of female consciousness and the crucial role of women in the national struggle for independence. The message conveyed by this program celebrates the commitment of a pioneer who worked for the education of girls and social emancipation, laying the foundations of modernity and equal rights which characterize contemporary Tunisian identity.