Mapping of Collective Actions in Tunisia

Publication Date: 2019

The mapping of collective actions in Tunisia tracks mobilisations by groups of people whose goal is to achieve a common objective.

Each mapped collective action is based on a typology devised by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action.

The objective of this database is to explore collective actions by providing accurate data and relevant information on mobilisations happening in the country.

Explore the interactive charts below the table.

Data collection for this mapping is done by the CeSSRA team.

Information sources: Media reports, NGO reports, aid actors reports, as well as first-hand data collected by the CeSSRA team.

Period covered by data collection: December 23rd, 2019 - till present.

Displaying 751 - 760 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort descending
Representatives of the General Union of Tunisian Students stage an open sit-in at the Higher Institute of Political Sciences in opposition to depriving some students of their access to university housing. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kairouan Tunisia October 21, 2022
Unemployed doctors and researchers, stage a sit-in denouncing suspicions of corruption accusing commissions of favoritism and nepotism Workers group: Unemployed Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Ministry of Higher Education Tunisia October 21, 2022
Peasants stage a sit-in between the states of Kebili and Gabes demanding the respect of dates purchase prices by the agents and owners. Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Kebili and Gabes Tunisia October 22, 2022
Young men lit tires on fire and blocked roads in the city of Tebourba, a mumber of arrests followed Collective / Informal group Other Tire burning Other Procedural action Tebourba Tunisia October 22, 2022
The Workers Party stage a sit-in in the state of Sfax to protest the rising costs of living and the decrease in the standard of living. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Policy grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sfax Tunisia October 23, 2022
Law school students stage an open sit-in to demand reform of the legal sector. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sfax Tunisia October 24, 2022
Workers of the Tunis Transport Company stage a sit-in due to the deteriorating situation in the transport sector and the failure of the ministry to meet their demands. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Tunis Tunisia October 24, 2022
Teachers stage a sit-in in Nabeul City due to the Ministry of Education's delays in responding to their needs. Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Nabeul Tunisia October 26, 2022
Medical health workers in Nabeul City stage a sit-in as a result of a doctor's assault on hospital staff. Workers group: Healthcare workers Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Nabeul Tunisia October 27, 2022
Parents of primary school children in the city of Beni Khiar staged a sit-in in front of the school administration closing it, in protest of the school refusing enrolments. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Environmental rights and services Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Beni Khiar Tunisia October 27, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart