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 231 - 240 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Employees who work for 9 companies that collect, transport and treat hazardous medical waste strike to demand their dues to the Health ministry Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Tunisia July 15, 2022
Farmers from Utica and Bach Hamba block Tunis-Bizerte road to protest irrigation water cut Workers group: Agriculture workers Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Utica Tunisia July 15, 2022
Health sector syndicates stage a sit-in outside Sfax 1 Court of First Instance to protest the decision to imprison 8 syndicate members in the April 5th, 2012 case Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Healthcare workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sfax Tunisia July 14, 2022
Parents of students who successfully passed elementary school exams but are not accepted into a middle school due to an administrative decision stage a sit-in outside Kairouan governorate building Clan member Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Kairouan Tunisia July 14, 2022
Driving schools owners stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transport to protest the suspension of governmental decision 510 on the conditions related to the types, delivery, validity and renewal of driving licenses Workers group: Other Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia July 14, 2022
Protesters block roads in Tamerza to demand the release of 10 detained youths Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade, Tire burning Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Repression Tamerza Tunisia July 13, 2022
Agents of the National Organization for Driving and Road Safety Training Establishments stage a sit-in in front of the Ministry of Transport to demand the suspension of new clauses for obtaining and handing over driver’s licenses Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia July 12, 2022
Parents of students who successfully passed elementary school exams but are not accepted into a middle school due to an administrative decision stage a sit-in outside the Regional Delegation for Education in Kairouan Clan member Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Kairouan Tunisia July 12, 2022
Rural transport vehicles drivers protest on Korba-Nabeul road to denounce the poor infrastructure and road conditions in the region Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Korba Tunisia July 12, 2022
Haffuz residents block road number 803 over water cuts Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Haffuz Tunisia July 12, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart