Sihem Bensedrine
Tunisian journalist and human rights activist
Born
October 28th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Tunisia
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A prominent journalist and activist, significant contributions included founding the Tunisian National Association for the Support of Minorities in 1998. Involved in various human rights initiatives throughout the years, highlighting issues of press freedom and civil liberties in Tunisia. Bensedrine also served as the spokesperson for the Tunisian Human Rights League and faced multiple instances of government censorship and imprisonment due to activism. Notable achievements include receiving the International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists in 2006. Bensedrine's work has centered on advocating for democracy and human rights, particularly during periods of political turmoil in Tunisia.
Founded the Tunisian National Association for the Support of Minorities
Received International Press Freedom Award in 2006
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