Early Life of Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour
Born in 1942 in Larbaa, Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour grew up in the agricultural Mitidja region. She is the daughter of an FLN lawyer and niece of a national hero.
Medical Career and Activism of Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour
As a physician, Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour witnessed the poverty of Algerians, which inspired her human rights work. She later co-founded the Wassila Network to support women and children affected by violence.
Role in the Hirak Movement
During the Hirak demonstrations, Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour became a familiar figure in the feminist bloc. She describes the movement as “a therapy, a catharsis, an extraordinary social harmony.”
Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour on the “Revolution of Smiles”
Although the label sometimes irritates her, Fadéla Boumendjel Chitour acknowledges the 2019 movement as a bright spark in Algeria, lasting a year and offering hope for social unity.