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 181 - 190 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Contract teachers stage a sit-in outside the regional commission for Education in Gafsa to demand permanent positions Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 10, 2022
Secondary education teachers in Gafsa stage a sit-in at the regional commission for education to protest the planned transfer of teachers Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Gafsa Tunisia September 6, 2022
Protesters block the Om El Arayes - Gafsa road after a man was shot by a hunting rifle to demand an investigation Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 7, 2022
Protesters block the Zanoush-Gafsa road to protest recurring water cuts in the region, and the closure of the post office Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia May 30, 2022
Gafsa residents stage a sit-in outside Gafsa governorate headquarters 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 Gafsa Tunisia July 4, 2022
Protesters block the Om El Arayes - Gafsa road after a man was shot by a hunting rifle to demand an investigation Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 5, 2022
Former workers at the company of member of parliament Lotfi Ali stage a sit-in outside the headquarters of Gafsa governorate to demand his release Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Gafsa Tunisia May 5, 2022
Contract workers working with the Tunisian Chemical Group in Al-Mazila 1 factory stage a sit-in outside the factory to demand the payment of their unpaid salaries Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia February 14, 2022
Teachers stage a sit-in in Gafsa in solidarity with the teacher who was assaulted in a secondary school in Ben Arous. They demand adequate measures to be taken to ensure safety in schools. Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Gafsa Tunisia November 9, 2021
Security forces members in Gafsa stage a sit-in after detainees assaulted their regional headquarters the day before Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Security / Military forces Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Other N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 11, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart