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Tunisia
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Tunisia
Is Suicide Decriminalised?
Has the country decriminalised suicide, with clear legal frameworks and policy positions?
Uncertain
Are Crisis Lines Available?
Is free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline available? Status provided by find a helpline.
Yes
National Suicide Prevention Strategy?
Is there a national suicide prevention strategy, such as from the WHO, and does include decriminalisation, if known?
Uncertain
Population in Need of Support Per Year
Based on the WHO likely attempted suicide rate.
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Strength Of Support (Local Qualitative Assessment)
Population
Suicide Rate Per 100K Per Year, all Sexes (SDG 3.4.2)
per 100,000
WHO 2019 for SDG 3.4.2. Global average 1 per 100,000
Suicide Deaths Per Year (By Population)
per annum
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Tunisia, officially known as the Republic of Tunisia, is located in North Africa along the Mediterranean coast, where sandy beaches, rolling hills, and the vast Sahara Desert showcase Roman ruins, Islamic mosques, and traditional Mediterranean white-washed buildings. The ancient city of Carthage connects the local Arab-Berber to the long history of their land, where their exquisite hand woven carpets and colourful tile work are integral to the country's artistic heritage.
Islam is the predominant faith in Tunisia. The legal system is based on French Civil Law. Like many nations, Tunisia inherited colonial-era laws from France. Although France has long decriminalized suicide, it has remained in the corpus of other laws around the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates for the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts. Finding out more and removing such laws removes stigma and allows avenues for providing appropriate mental health support to individuals in crisis.
Criminalising suicide punishes distress. Decriminalising suicide saves lives.
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