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 561 - 570 of 824
Titlesort descending Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Date
Relatives of Mehdi Ben Gharbia stage a sit-in in Bizerte to demand his release Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Bizerte Tunisia April 26, 2022
Relatives of persons detained for corruption stage a sit-in outside Sfax Court of Appeal to demand authorities to speed up the judicial procedure and release them until they are proven guilty Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sfax Tunisia August 17, 2022
Representatives of 5 opposition parties demonstrate outside the headquarters of the Independent High Authority for Elections sub-committees of Sfax 1 and 2 in continuation of their "national campaign" against the July 25 referendum Political Party Policy grievances Demonstration Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) N/A Tunis Tunisia June 11, 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
Representatives of the General Union of Tunisian Students stage an open sit-in at the Higher Institute of Political Sciences in opposition to depriving some students of their access to university housing. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kairouan Tunisia October 21, 2022
Representatives of the regional delegate for education in Gafsa organized a sit-in demanding better work conditions. Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia November 7, 2022
Residents and civil society activists stage a sit-in on national road No. 3 at the entrance of El Hamma du Jérid to demand the cancellation of a decision to prevent all buses and four-wheel drive vehicles from parking in El Hamma du Jérid Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A El Hamma du Jérid Tunisia August 3, 2022
Residents of "Tarbakhana" area gathered in front of the primary school to demand the Minister of Education to provide their rural area with water Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Kasserine Tunisia September 27, 2021
Residents of Amdoun delegation rom Beja governorate demonstrated in front of the delegation's headquarters Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Beja Tunisia August 4, 2021
Residents of Mahres stage a sit-in outside the Environment Ministry to protest against the decision to open a landfill in Mahres Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Environmental rights and services Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Mahres Tunisia November 22, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart