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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents of the Nabeul region organized a sit-in against the killing of stray dogs in response to the killing of a group of dogs this week in the city center. | Collective / Informal group | Other | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Nabeul | Tunisia | December 3, 2022 |
| Residents of Siliana roadblock to protest against freshwater cuts | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Road blockade | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Siliana | Tunisia | November 15, 2021 |
| Residents of Sidi Mechreg delegation stage a sit-in on the Zayatin Dam road to protest drinking water shortage | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | Repression | Sidi Mechreg | Tunisia | September 6, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 "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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |