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 61 - 70 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Contracted health workers in the state of Sfax stage a sit-in due to the delay in the payment of their salaries expressing their absolute refusal to renew contracts until their integration and final settlement of their cases. Workers group: Healthcare workers Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sfax Tunisia November 1, 2022
People stage a sit-in in front of the state headquarters in support of the rights of taxi drivers. Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Gafsa Tunisia October 31, 2022
Parents of students stage a sit-in to demand the release of the students who have been arrested as a result of recent protest activities at the Al-Amal Institute in Fouchana. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Fouchana Tunisia October 28, 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
Education sector-wide strike in protest of the deteriorating education system, due to the deportation of numerous students, and the neglect of academic issues by the Minister of Education. Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia October 27, 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
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
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart