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 21 - 30 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Citizens and supporters of the National Salvation Front stage a sit-in calling on the President to step down and urging a return to the previous "constitutional order," blaming him for the deteriorating social and economic conditions. Political Party Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Tunis Tunisia December 10, 2022
Representatives of social movements stage a sit-in in front of the municipal theatre in Tunis, in protest against the deteriorating economic and social rights in the country. CSO Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Tunis Tunisia December 9, 2022
Environmental and gardening workers stage a sit-in in front of the headquarters of the state of Kebili, demanding the payment of their wages and better working conditions. Workers group: Agriculture workers Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kebili Tunisia December 8, 2022
An open sit-in organized by the owners of bakeries in Kasserine to protest not receiving their dues for 14 months. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kasserine Tunisia December 7, 2022
The General Union of Independent Traders affiliated with the Tunisian Labor Union organized a protest in front of the Tunis governorate headquarters to demand the completion of the Carthage project, which has been delayed since 2011. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Tunis Tunisia December 6, 2022
Residents of the Nabeul region organized a sit-in against the killing of stray dogs in response to the killing of a group of dogs this week in the city center. Collective / Informal group Other Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Nabeul Tunisia December 3, 2022
Citizens from the southern delegation of Gabes closed the road in protest against the large overcrowding witnessed by buses, especially those carrying students. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gabes Tunisia December 1, 2022
Transport workers staged a march to demand saving public transportation, denouncing the deteriorating conditions of public transport companies and the government's failure to provide necessary working conditions. Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights March Demands for rights / Services N/A Tunis Tunisia November 30, 2022
The Ministry of Education and a number of employees in the sector stage a sit-in in front of the headquarters of the Regional Delegation of Education, refusing to defame their institutions on the state’s social media networks. Workers group: Public Sector Corporate grievances Sit-in Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Kebili Tunisia November 30, 2022
Families of those arrested in cases of administrative and financial corruption in relation to a phosphate company in Gafsa stage a sit-in to demand the release of those arrested more than 15 months ago. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Gafsa Tunisia November 29, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart