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 131 - 140 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Houmt Souk Vaccination Centre employees in Djerba start an open-ended sit-in to demand the payment of their bonus Workers group: Healthcare workers Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Djerba Tunisia February 26, 2022
Djerba residents stage a sit-in outside the National Water Distribution Utility to protest water cuts Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Djerba Tunisia March 28, 2022
Teachers in a primary school in Djerba start an open-ended strike to protest against an ongoing investigation of schoolgirls harassment by the school principal Workers group: School teachers / University professors Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Djerba Tunisia October 21, 2021
Lawyers, notaries of testimony, notaries of execution, experts, local organizations, and activists from civil society, stage a sit-in on Djerba island in front of the district court, demanding the implementation of Order No. 354 of the year 2019 related t Workers group: Union / Syndicate Other Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Djerba Island Tunisia November 14, 2022
The Coordination for the Defense of Djerid stage a sit-in outside Tozeur Governorate headquarters demanding to solve real estate and land ownership issues CSO Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Djerid Tunisia February 22, 2021
Workers of a textile factory in Douar Hicher stage a sit-in outside the Governorate building to demand their unpaid allowances and wages Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Douar Hicher Tunisia April 12, 2021
Douar Hicher residents march to demand better socioeconomic living conditions in the region Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure March Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Douar Hicher Tunisia September 2, 2022
Socially disadvantaged inhabitants of Douar Hicher march to the governorate building in Manouba to urge authorities to fulfill their commitment and to conduct reforms Collective / Informal group Policy grievances March Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Douar Hicher Tunisia November 19, 2021
Employees of the Environment, Plantation and Gardening company in Kebili start an open-ended sit-in at the southern entrance of Douz to demand the payment of their wages Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Douz Tunisia August 11, 2022
Security forces members in Douz stage a sit-in to protest the lack of staff, financial means and transportation Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Security / Military forces Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Douz Tunisia February 23, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart