The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) is a Tunisian organization declared in the Official Gazette in 2011. FTDES is a non-governmental organization, neutral and independent of any political party and religious institution. It works to defend and promote the economic and social rights of populations at the national and international levels through advocacy, documentation, mobilization, and support.

FTDES operates primarily around 4 main areas:

The mission of FTDES is to:

FTDES is involved in several regional and international networks, coalitions, and platforms, including EuroMed Rights, FIDH, Migreurop, Loujna-Tounkaranké, Boats 4 People, the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability (ACCA), and ESCR-Net. It also participates in various thematic national, regional, and international coalitions.

The organization operates from a central office located in Tunis, under the leadership of a steering committee composed of 7 members elected for 3 years. It has several dozen members across different regions of Tunisia and over twenty employees spread across 4 offices: Tunis, Monastir, Kairouan, and Gafsa, thereby contributing to its strong local presence and proximity to the populations.

The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) is a Tunisian organization declared in the Official Gazette in 2011 that works to promote economic and social rights at the national and international levels through advocacy, documentation, mobilization, and support.

Its action revolves around four main areas: economic, social, and labor rights; social justice, inequalities, and regional development; migration and migrants’ rights; and environmental justice and access to resources.

FTDES relies on a central office in Tunis, a network of regional branches, and a team of over twenty employees. It benefits from a strong local presence in several regions of Tunisia and develops partnerships and cooperation with networks and organizations at the national, regional, and international levels.