Sonia Dahmani loves the sea, long days at the beach with friends and quiet evenings spent watching movies. She has a deep appreciation for art in all its forms, from paintings and exhibitions to theatre and music. But what matters most to Sonia is her family, including her beloved dog, Carla.

Sonia is a lawyer and media commentator who has dedicated her life to defending human rights, standing up for the marginalized, and saying what others are afraid to, no matter the cost. She is a vocal critic of inhumane prison conditions and racism, regularly addressing these issues on television and radio shows.

On 11 May 2024, masked policemen violently raided the Tunisian Bar Association in Tunis and arrested Sonia. They detained her in Manouba prison, where she was held until recently when she was released conditionally. The Tunisian authorities had convicted and sentenced Sonia for “spreading false news”, with more politically motivated investigations still pending. She was locked up and silenced for speaking out, but she should never have been detained in the first place.

Demand that Tunisian authorities immediately drop all charges against Sonia and end the harassment and intimidation against her.

Sign the petition and demand that all charges against human rights defender Sonia Dahmani be immediately dropped.