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 61 - 70 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
A protest was held demanding the release of all those arrested in the January protest movements in Tunisia Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ariana Tunisia April 19, 2021
A solidarity protest was held by activists in front of the police station in Al-Nasr neighborhood, in solidarity with the detainees, Ali Kneiss and Munther Soudi who were arrested the day before Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ariana Tunisia June 4, 2021
Teachers are in a continuous sit-in against the lack of response to their rights and demands. Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Cooptation Ariana Tunisia November 7, 2022
The "Trabelsi Family Support Committee" calls for a sit-in in front of Hajja Trabelsi's house to obtain her legitimate right to decent housing Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ariana Tunisia May 29, 2021
The "Small Farmers Committee" of Olad Juballah participated in the sit-in for the "Right to Housing" to express solidarity with the demonstrators Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ariana Tunisia June 15, 2021
Drivers of public transportation stage a sit-in to demand better working conditions. Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ariana Tunisia November 1, 2022
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
Cattle breeders roadblock in Awsajah to protest against the increase in feed barley prices Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Awsajah Tunisia May 7, 2022
Farmers and civil society activists stage a sit-in outside Balta-Bou Aouane delegation building to oppose the layout of the road linking Bou Salem to Algeria which would affect the irrigated areas Workers group: Agriculture workers Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Balta-Bou Aouane Tunisia August 10, 2022
Citizens disrupt the metro traffic at the Basaj station, in protest against the delay in daily trips and the poor transportation services in Tunisia. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Basaj Station Tunisia November 23, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart