Interviews with Sarah Ben Behia

[Freedom] comes from nature. I mean, any human being, coming to life, he enjoys freedom. We came from our – we came, I mean, it is – I don’t know how to explain that, but we have this code saying that we were born free. So no one can oppress you. So I think that if someone is born free, it means that it is inherent, it is the law of nature for any human being to be free. It doesn’t have any material or personalized source.

No one gives you the right to freedom. No one allows you to enjoy freedom – it is inherent in you. I mean, if you are a human being, or any – not only human beings – it is the law of nature, if I may say so.

Sarah Ben Behia is a Tunisian freedom activist.

Her passion for public service and volunteerism has landed her a position as a respected activist within the ranks of the civil society world. She has become an active member within the JID association (Youth Independent Democrats) and has been elected a member of the executive committee. During her involvement with the organization, Sarah has participated in several projects aimed at raising awareness among Tunisian citizens and helping the community to maintain the gains of the Tunisian Revolution.

Sarah believes that by promoting internationally recognized human rights, Tunisia can continue to make advances toward becoming a democratic society. Sarah’s projects were designed to establish fair and honest elections, encouraging the involvement of Tunisian youth in the decision-making process, as well as empowering women and their status in society.

Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree in Legal, Political and Social Sciences and recently obtained her Master’s degree in Common Law. She is also a member of the George W. Bush Institute’s 2014 Women’s Initiative Fellowship, a leadership program designed to empower and equip women to catalyze change.

Sarah continues to devote her time and energy to make a significant contribution to the development and the empowerment of her country and community.