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.
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Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Houmt Souk Vaccination Centre employees in Djerba start an open-ended sit-in to demand the payment of their bonus | Workers group: Healthcare workers | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Djerba | Tunisia | February 26, 2022 |
Djerba residents stage a sit-in outside the National Water Distribution Utility to protest water cuts | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Djerba | Tunisia | March 28, 2022 |
Teachers in a primary school in Djerba start an open-ended strike to protest against an ongoing investigation of schoolgirls harassment by the school principal | Workers group: School teachers / University professors | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Djerba | Tunisia | October 21, 2021 |
Lawyers, notaries of testimony, notaries of execution, experts, local organizations, and activists from civil society, stage a sit-in on Djerba island in front of the district court, demanding the implementation of Order No. 354 of the year 2019 related t | Workers group: Union / Syndicate | Other | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Djerba Island | Tunisia | November 14, 2022 |
The Coordination for the Defense of Djerid stage a sit-in outside Tozeur Governorate headquarters demanding to solve real estate and land ownership issues | CSO | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Djerid | Tunisia | February 22, 2021 |
Socially disadvantaged inhabitants of Douar Hicher march to the governorate building in Manouba to urge authorities to fulfill their commitment and to conduct reforms | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | March | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Douar Hicher | Tunisia | November 19, 2021 |
Douar Hicher residents march to demand better socioeconomic living conditions in the region | Collective / Informal group | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | March | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Douar Hicher | Tunisia | September 2, 2022 |
Workers of a textile factory in Douar Hicher stage a sit-in outside the Governorate building to demand their unpaid allowances and wages | Workers group: Other | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Douar Hicher | Tunisia | April 12, 2021 |
Employees of the Environment, Plantation and Gardening company in Kebili start an open-ended sit-in at the western entrance of Douz to demand the payment of their wages | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Douz | Tunisia | August 23, 2022 |
Security forces members in Douz stage a sit-in to protest the lack of staff, financial means and transportation | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Security / Military forces | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Douz | Tunisia | February 23, 2022 |