By Noura Qyneefa

The cornerstone in boosting democracy lies in confirming the right of citizenship. In an attempt to analyze the march of democracy in Algeria, we have to stress the fact the democratic march in Algeria was brought about by means of the radical changes which Algeria witnessed in the different fields whether economic, social, political or cultural. The democratic march in Algeria can, therefore, be regarded as a model in the full sense of the word in the Arab and African world. Since the independence of Algeria, it witnessed three different political regimes. The first was derived from 1963 Constitution.

Whereas the second emanated from the revolutionary correction that took place in June 1965. The third was, however, based on 1989 Constitution that ensured freedoms and realized multi-party system. Woman and the march of democracy in Algeria: The analysis of the march of democracy in Algeria can never be done without casting light on the rights of the Algerian woman as stipulated in the Constitution, particularly in the fields of education and work. Somalia Charter 1956 Owing to the undeniable role of the woman in liberating Algeria, the leaders of the Algerian revolution did deeply appreciate the role of the Algerian woman in Somalia Conference in 1956 due to her courage in defending and liberating home.

Tripoli Charter The National Council of the Algerian Revolution held in Tripoli in June 1962 did verify all woman rights and ensured equality among the two sexes. It also called for exterminating all obstacles set before the development of woman. Algeria Charter Algeria Charter confirmed equality among men and women in Algeria and it stressed the necessity of woman participation in the economic sector to enable her to better serve the country.

Family Law in June 1984 The most important articles of Family Law that stipulated the rights of the woman are: Article 9 which stipulated that the contraction of marriage should satisfy the demands of the couple and take place under a custodian, two witnesses and dowry.

 Article 12 which stipulated that the custodian may not prevent those under his custody from marriage should they want to do so-provided that marriage be in their interest. Should prevention take place, the judge may allow it taking into consideration the rulings of the aforementioned article. Still, the father may prevent his maid girl from getting married should this be in her interest. Article 13 which stipulated that the custodian, whether father or not, may not compel those under his custody to get married and he may not make her get married save under her agreement.