About
Seifeddine Jlassi
Culture Worker
Seif Eddine Jlassi is a distinguished cultural innovator and advocate with over 13 years of experience harnessing the power of art for social change. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a Master’s degree in Theatre and Cultural Sciences. Specializing in cultural relief, Seif has worked extensively in conflict zones, empowering refugees and victims of violence through cultural education.
As a UN consultant, Seif has visited refugee camps to educate individuals about their rights using cultural expressions. He is the co-founder and president of Fanni Raghman Anni (“My Art in Spite of Me”), a leading organization he founded in 2011 to promote cultural access and social change in disadvantaged areas. This organization advocates for cultural accessibility and the role of culture in social transformation.
A passionate human rights activist, Seif’s mission is to empower marginalized youth, helping them unlock their potential and understand their rights through innovative artistic expressions. He is also a member of the United Nations Youth Advisory Council and a certified trainer in cultural management, human rights tactics, and advocacy.
Seif has directed several notable theater plays, including “WC”, “Zamaken” “Gantra” and “Getlouh” His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the UNV Award for Best Volunteering Work in the Arab Region (2014) and the Takreem Award for Cultural Excellence in the Arab Region (2016).
Seifeddine Jlassi
My Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE
RESIDENT FELLOW THE CENTRE FOR CONTEMPRARY ARTS
12/2022 – CURRENT Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Collaborating with the curatorial team to develop and curate exhibitions, installations, or other artistic
projects. - Engaging in the production of artworks, which may involve creating new pieces or contributing to
collaborative projects. - Participating in and contributing to public programs, such as lectures, workshops, and panel discussions,
to share insights and engage with the local and broader artistic community.
PRESIDENT AND PROJECT MANAGER FANNI RAGHMAN ANNI
2011 – CURRENT Tunis, Tunisia
- Coordinating diverse projects from conception to completion. (focusing on gender issues, environmental
crises, human rights, challenges in NGO work, and countering violent extremism through arts and sports.) - Serving as the spokesperson and central point of contact for the organization, and crafting persuasive
proposals and concept notes. - Overseeing the organization’s team.
TV AND RADIO COLUMNIST
2016 – CURRENT
- Engaged as a columnist for a diverse range of national and international media outlets, including BBC,Al
Mayadeen, Dubai Al An, Montecarlo Radio,Al Arabya Tunisian National TV, Mosaique FM, Shams FM, and
more.
CONSULTANT UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS
2015 – 2021 Tunis, Tunisia
- Conducted on-site visits to refugee camps in Lebanon and Turkey, where I facilitated workshops.
- Utilized art as a powerful tool for both social change and cultural relief.
PRODUCER
2013 – 2020 Tunis, Tunisia
- Produced a series of theatrical performances in the framework of projects implemented by Fanni Raghman
Anni organisation such as - Jhanna , Essayda , WC, Zamakan, the Bridge(Gantra), Fingerprint, blind etc..
TRAINER
2011 – CURRENT Tunis, Tunisia
Provided training services for the below workshops :
- The Equal in Med project with Bokra Sawa organisation,Marseille 2018.
- The Civic education conference-Arts for social change, Casablanca 2018.
- Abbara workshop, Mawred Thaqafy, Lebanon-Tunisia 2017.
WORK EXPERIENCE - Cultural projects in Hardship conditions, Action for Hope, Lebanon, 2017.
- Young cultural leaders “art for change” Workshop, “Anna Lindh foundation” Jordan, 2014.
- The theatrical performance workshop at convoy action for hope in Middle East for refugees (2013-2014).
- Observed the Good pitch bel Arabi- Indonesia 2019.
- Facilitated a panel discussion exploring the embodiment of artistic expression within the context of the International Book Exhibition in Tunis,2019.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER'S DEGREE IN ARTS OF DRAMA
2013 – 2016 Tunis, Tunisia
The Higher Institute of Dramatic Art
BACHELOR IN SCULPTURE ARTS
2010 – 2013 Tunis, Tunisia
The Higher Institute of Fine Arts
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINER IN PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
2017 Tunisia
UNDP
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINER IN CULTURAL MANAGEMENT
2016 Tunisia
Action for hope foundation
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED TRAINER IN TOT PEDAGOGY
2015
Action Aid
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINER IN THE FIELD OF ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
2014
New Tactics in Human Rights