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. The Tunisian authorities convicted and sentenced Sonia for “spreading false news” and imprisoned her for 18 months.
On 27 November 2025, Sonia was conditionally released, but more politically motivated judicial proceedings against her are still pending. She faces many years in prison for speaking out against injustices.
Demand that the Tunisian authorities quash Sonia’s unjust sentences and immediately drop all other charges against her.