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 451 - 460 of 824
Titlesort descending Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Date
On the 11th anniversary of the revolution, unemployed demonstrate in Sidi Bouzid to protest against the decision of President Saied to cancel Law No. 38 of 2020. Workers group: Unemployed Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia December 17, 2021
On the 11th anniversary of the revolution, unemployed demonstrate outisde Kebili governorate headquarters to protest against the decision of President Saied to cancel Law No. 38 of 2020. Workers group: Unemployed Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Kebili Tunisia December 17, 2021
Opponents of President Saied demonstrate in Tunis on call of the National Salvation Front to reject the July 25 referendum they deem illegal and unconstitutional, and to denounce the military trial of civilians and the interference in the judiciary Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Policy grievances, Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Demonstration Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) N/A Tunis Tunisia June 19, 2022
Oued Karm residents stage a sit-in to protest poor road conditions Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Oued Karm Tunisia August 9, 2022
Oulad Ghanem residents stage a sit-in to denounce the deteriorating socioeconomic conditions and the marginalization of the region Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Oulad Ghanem Tunisia August 11, 2022
Owners of nurseries and kindergartens stage a sit-in in front of the Tozeur governorate headquarters to demand authorities to reverse the decision to generalise preparatory departments in primary schools Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tozeur Tunisia August 24, 2022
Owners of tourist carts pulled by horses block the main road in front of the governorate headquarters in Tozeur to protest against the Ministry of Tourism not fulfilling its commitments towards them Workers group: Other Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Tozeur Tunisia August 2, 2022
Owners of tourist carts pulled by horses state a sit-in in front of the headquarters of the regional delegation to protest against the Ministry of Tourism not fulfilling its commitments towards them Workers group: Other Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Tozeur Tunisia September 5, 2022
Paramedical contract workers stage a sit-in outside the regional health administration in Siliana to demand long-term job opportunities Workers group: Healthcare workers Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Siliana Tunisia December 3, 2021
Paramedical students in private universities stage a sit-in in front of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Tunis to denounce discriminatory measures taken by the Ministry Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia September 22, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart