Women’s Union Leader Warns of Unregistered Marriages

The article discusses the warnings issued by Radhia Jebri, President of the Tunisian National Union of Women, regarding the proliferation of new forms of unregistered marriage such as customary and religious marriages, which threaten the legal gains of Tunisian society. It explains that customary marriage in Tunisia is no longer limited to a verbal agreement; it now includes written contracts that are not officially registered, and sometimes religious or Western contracts that do not align with the Personal Status Code. Jebri calls for an exploration of the social and psychological reasons behind this trend and urges for stricter legal oversight by the Ministry of Justice to ensure adherence to official marriage procedures, thereby safeguarding the civil nature of the state and its legal achievements. Additionally, lawyer Samia Douwah emphasizes that the only legally recognized contract is the official one, and any informal marriage is considered invalid, exposing those involved to legal accountability.

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