This article guarantees women the same rights as men with regard to freedom of movement and choice of residence. Algeria’s move marks a significant legal shift towards gender equality, particularly in a country where women’s autonomy in mobility and residence has long been constrained by patriarchal interpretations of family and moral codes. These residual structures reveal a tension between Algeria’s evolving international commitments and its conservative legal culture. Algeria’s reform in focusRatified by Algeria in 1996, CEDAW has long featured in national debates on gender equality. Removing the reservation provides new legal ground for advocates to challenge such restrictions on women’s mobility and residence.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 02, 2026 06:45 UTC