Bchira Ben Mrad

Her father gave her and her sisters a traditional education and home tutoring provided by a family friend,[2] the Sheikh Manachou.

After hearing a discussion between nationalist leaders on the dire situation of the country, attended notably by Mahmoud El Materi, Bchira Ben Mrad had the idea of creating a framework for women to be active in the national movement.

[3] In 1936, Ali Belhouane and other activists unsuccessfully organized a fair to raise money for North African students settled in France.

[2] The association, which does not get its visa until 1951, established its statutes which aim to build knowledge among women, to direct them to education within the limits of morality and religion, and to promote institutions for young people and children.

Other women joined the UMFT as activists like Moufida Bourguiba,[3] Wassila Ben Ammar, Radhia Haddad, and Fethia Mzali.