Who are we?
The Applied Social Science Forum (ASSF) is a non-profit Tunisian non-governmental organization created in 2011. Through its role as an effective research institution, the ASSF aims to contribute to solving social problems, supporting reform initiatives, informing public policies, and influencing legislations and institutions
Activities & Participations
A Charter for Strengthening Social Dialogue in the southern Mediterranean
A Charter for Strengthening Social Dialogue in the southern Mediterranean On March 6-7, 2018, in Tunis, the Applied Social Sciences Forum (ASSF), and in collaboration with The Arab NGOs Network for Development (ANND), organized a national workshop on [...]
Call for Papers: “Pluralisms in Emergencies: Movement, Space, and Religious Difference” – Tunis
Call for Papers: “Pluralisms in Emergencies: Movement, Space, and Religious Difference” – Tunis Abstract Deadline: April 1, 2018 Pluralisms in Emergenc(i)es is the second conference in a series that explores pluralism as it emerges [...]
Abdul Hamid Shoman Award for Arab Researchers, 2018
Abdul Hamid Shoman Award for Arab Researchers, 2018 Conditions for nomination: Applications must be submitted no later than 30 April 2018. The candidate must be Arab or of Arab origin regardless of the place [...]
The launch of the Mediate Program
The launch of the Mediate Program On Wednesday, 14 February 2018, at 10 am, a meeting was held between Mr. Abdelwahab Ben Hafaiedh, Coordinator of the EU-funded project ‘MEDIATE’ and representatives of the partnering [...]
Expert workshop on discussing the methodology of the Social Dignity Index…
Expert workshop on discussing the methodology of the Social Dignity Index... In the framework of a scientific workshop dedicated to the Social Dignity Index and in the presence of sustainable development experts from the [...]
Workshop Dialogue on Violence against women and how to prevent it…
Workshop Dialogue on Violence against women and how to prevent it... Within the framework of its regular activities and on the sidelines of the meeting on the discussion of the Social Dignity Index, ASSF [...]
The symposium of social dialogue in the Arab world
The symposium of social dialogue in the Arab world In cooperation with the Arab Confederation of Trade Unions (Amman) and the Arab Network of NGOs, the ASSF representative has participated in the meeting of [...]
Municipalities in Tunisia: The limited role of the Private Prosecutions & the Need for an Elected Administration
Municipalities in Tunisia: The limited role of the Private Prosecutions & the Need for an Elected Administration The municipality is a key pillar of local development. It represents a practical exercise of local democracy, [...]
The State of Emergency in Tunisia: Between Security Determination and Expected Dangers
The State of Emergency in Tunisia: Between Security Determination and Expected Dangers It was not surprising that President Beji Caid Essebsi, in a televised speech to the Tunisian people, declared State of Emergency for [...]
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