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.
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| Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response |
Location |
Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle breeders stage a sit-in outside Gabes governorate headquarters to protest against the increase in feed barley prices | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Agriculture workers | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Gabes | Tunisia | May 10, 2022 |
| Members of Citizens against the Coup and the Democratic Initiative stage a sit-in outside the Court of First Instance in Gabes to denounce the coup of President Saied and in support of the revolution of January 14th | CSO | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) | N/A | Gabes | Tunisia | January 30, 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 |
| Supporters of President Saied demonstrate in Gafsa outside the building where the National Salvation Front is holding its meeting in support of measures than have been enforced since July 25,2021 | Collective / Informal group | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Demonstration | Support to political leader / Public figure | N/A | Gafsa | Tunisia | June 5, 2022 |
| Gafsa residents roadblock over drinking water cuts | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Road blockade | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Gafsa | Tunisia | August 16, 2022 |
| Contract teachers stage a sit-in outside the regional commission for Education in Gafsa to demand permanent positions | Workers group: School teachers / University professors | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Gafsa | Tunisia | June 10, 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 |
| Protesters block the Om El Arayes - Gafsa road after a man was shot by a hunting rifle to demand an investigation | Clan member | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Road blockade | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Gafsa | Tunisia | June 7, 2022 |
| People stage a sit-in in front of the state headquarters in support of the rights of taxi drivers. | Collective / Informal group | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Gafsa | Tunisia | October 31, 2022 |
| Part-Time Health workers, stage a sit-in in Gafsa city, in demand for better work conditions. | Workers group: Healthcare workers | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Gafsa | Tunisia | November 18, 2022 |