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 121 - 130 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Protesters demonstrate in Takelsa to demand the Office des Terres Domaniales to give them back their lands Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Takelsa Tunisia September 7, 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
Quarry workers stage a sit-in outside Sidi Bouzid governorate headquarters to demand to renew the license of the stone quarry, and to resume work Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia September 6, 2022
Residents of Sidi Mechreg delegation stage a sit-in on the Zayatin Dam road to protest drinking water shortage Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Repression Sidi Mechreg Tunisia September 6, 2022
Taxi drivers stage a sit-in in Gafsa to demand authorities to speed up the issuance of licenses Workers group: Other Policy grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia September 6, 2022
Taxi drivers stage a sit-in in Sousse to demand authorities to speed up the issuance of licenses Workers group: Other Policy grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sousse Tunisia September 6, 2022
Bou Hajla residents block the Bou Hajla-Echrarda road to demand authorities to set up speed reducers on the roads to reduce traffic accidents in the area Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade, Tire burning Demands for rights / Services N/A Bou Hajla Tunisia September 6, 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
Mateur residents block the Mateur-Bizerte road following the death of a young man in a road accident and demand authorities to implement road safety measures Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Mateur Tunisia September 4, 2022
Feminist activists from several local and international NGOs march in downtown Tunis to mark the opening of the third World Women's Conference of Grassroots Women hosted by the country CSO Access to socio-eco rights: Gender equality and inclusion March Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Tunis Tunisia September 4, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart