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 51 - 60 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Al Ula residents burn tires outside the municipality building to protest drinking water cuts Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Tire burning Demands for rights / Services N/A Al Ula Tunisia July 15, 2022
An open sit-in in Al-Hawaidiyah was held demanding the closure of the stones gravel causing the pollution of the water Collective / Informal group, CSO Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Al-Hawaidiyah (Tabaraka governorate) Tunisia December 23, 2019
Workers in the city of Al-Mitlawi blocking roads in protest against the transfer of canned milk distribution point to another state Workers group: Other Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Al-Mitlawi Tunisia October 21, 2022
A solidarity protest was held with singer "Rami Qaldoun" who was arrested by the police because of his songs. Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Al-Monatsir Tunisia May 31, 2021
A protest was held by oil sector workers and al-Sakhira residents Workers group: Other Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Al-Sakhira Tunisia April 23, 2021
Baccalaureate students protest against the lack of professors required for the basic courses. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Al-Waslatiyah Tunisia October 12, 2022
"Tawjihi'' repeaters stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to protest the allocation of only 5% of university seats to repeaters Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Tunisia August 22, 2022
The "Coalition of the Right to Housing and the City" called for a solidarity sit-in in front of the evacuated house of Mrs. Trabelsi Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ariana Tunisia June 18, 2021
Residents of Northern Ariana stage a sit-in in protest of the toxic scents and the deteriorating environmental conditions that are threatening their health. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ariana Tunisia November 5, 2022
The "Trabelsi Family Support Committee for the Right to Housing" calls for a protest in front of he Ariana Court Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Demonstration Support of a cause N/A Ariana Tunisia June 1, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart