Citizenship Without Hate
LGBTQIA+ individuals and women live under the constant influence of hate speech that permeates every aspect of their daily lives. This toxic narrative follows them everywhere—on the streets, in workplaces, on their way home, and even in digital spaces through social media platforms. It extends further, invading their private spaces through television screens and other […]
Transgender Women In Tunisian prisons: continuous suffering and significant challenges
Transgender Women In Tunisian prisons: continuous suffering and significant challenges In Tunisian prisons, Transgender women endure a harsh reality, highlighting the severe discrimination they’re experiencing. Their suffering begins at detention, as Tunisia’s legal system refuses to recognize their gender identity, forcing them to be processed under their former names and gender identification in all official […]
No to criminalizing protest and Freedom of expression
Joint Statement No to criminalizing protest and Freedom of expression In recent weeks, the current political authority has intensified its use of state powers to suppress peaceful protests and target activists. As a result, civil society faces tighter restrictions with the severe limitation of political, social, and union activities. The new prosecutions have targeted several […]
Workers of the shoe factory in Kairouan
The supervisory authorities dismissed 28 shoe factory workers in Kairouan, as reported by the Tunisian General Labor Union, in response to their demands for better working conditions, guarantees of their rights, and dignified work environments, amid ongoing violations of their basic rights. In addition, the factory management filed complaints against several workers and the general […]
The journalist Mohammed Boughaleb, has been moved from his cell in Mornaguia prison, to another, referred to as “El Karraka”
On November 4 ,2024, journalist Mohammed Boughaleb, has been moved from his cell in Mornaguia prison, to another, referred to as “El Karraka”, an inhumane space with poor infrastructure that fails to respect prisoners’ rights, reflecting the mistreatment Mohammed Boughaleb has been enduring ever since his imprisonment in March 2023. This situation has deteriorated his […]
Adem Hammami
Summary: Adem Hammami, a Tunisian student and activist in the Tunisian Campaign to Boycott and oppose Normalization, was detained, had his phone seized, and was questioned due to his activism and his slogans denouncing genocide and opposing normalization. Personal Information: Name: Adem Hammami Nationality: Tunisian Occupation: Student Case: committing an offensive act against the […]
Dhia Hamdi
Summary : Dhia Hamdi, a Tunisian student and activist in the campaign to boycott and oppose normalization, was arrested and interrogated for his activism and for writing slogans against genocide and normalization. After police found a screenshot of a mural by artist Rached Tamboura on his phone, he was charged with committing an offensive act against […]
Mariem Belali
Summary : Maryem Bellali, a student, feminist, and human rights defender, was assaulted by security forces on October 7, 2024, during a popular march in the avenue of Habib Bourguiba in the heart of the capital, held to honor the memory of the Flood of Al-Aqsa. Personal Information: Name: Maryem Bellali Nationality: Tunisian Occupation: Student […]
Nassiba Ben Ali
Summary: Nasiba Ben Ali is a Tunisian Politician and a former member of the 2019 parliament. On Tuesday, September 24th of 2024, on her way to Tunis-Carthage, intending to travel and return safely to her home and family, she was informed that she was banned from travelling due to a judicial decision following her involvement […]
Siwar Bargaoui
Summary: Siwar Bargaoui is a political activist, treasurer of the “Azimoun” Movement and a volunteer of the officially accepted candidate Ayachi Zammel’s campaign for the presidential elections set for October 6. She has been accused of allegedly forging electoral endorsements, leading to security harassment and judicial proceedings against her. Personal Information: Name: Siwar Bargaoui […]