Latifa Habachi

Latifa Habachi (born 13 August 1972) is a Tunisian lawyer and politician who is a member of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People.

Early life and education Habachi was born on 13 August 1972 in Tunis to a family of twelve children.

Habachi was reappointed in the Assembly of the Representatives of the People in 2014, one of 42 female members. In 2014, Habachi and Sana Mersni proposed an amendment to the constitution to give the government power to nominate members of the judiciary. It was strongly opposed by Popular Front and Democratic Bloc opposition members and led to a call from the Tunisian Judges' Syndicate for strikes, but was accepted by 109 votes. Habachi is the vice-chair of the Committee on General Legislation.

In 2016, Habachi participated in an international coalition of women called "The Women's Boat for Gaza", seeking an end to the blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Personal life Habachi is married and has three sons. She began wearing the veil at age sixteen, but stopped for a number of years after she was banned from working and her husband nearly imprisoned.