Mapping of Collective Actions in Jordan

Publication Date: 2019

The mapping of collective actions in Jordan 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: September 1st, 2019 - till present.

Displaying 1 - 10 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Azraq farmers hold a sit-in in front of the Parliament to demand that the amounts imposed on them by the Ministry of Water be dropped. Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Azraq Jordan January 11, 2023
The University of Jordan student forces stage a demonstration against the occupation security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, storming into the hallowed Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as the settlers' rising invasions. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Demonstration Support of a cause N/A Jordan Jordan January 10, 2023
Retirees from the Jordanian Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in at the company's Amman headquarters in order to seek the reinstatement of health insurance as it existed in 2000. Workers group: Retirees Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan January 8, 2023
A sit-in by workers protesting the failure of companies to pay their wages, in front of the Ministry of Transportation in Amman. Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan January 4, 2023
A march started in front of the Ma'an Mosque towards the governorate building demanding the release of the former Mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al-Sharari, and those detained in connection with the recent protests. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances March Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 30, 2022
Several Jordanians stage a sit-in outside of the House of Representatives to demand an all-encompassing amnesty for prisoners. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A House of Representatives Jordan December 28, 2022
People of Ma'an carried out a night march started from Al-Sharari's office towards the governorate building, demanding the release of the former mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al- Sharari. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances March Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 28, 2022
Activists from the Bani Hassan movement carried out a sit-in in Zarqa Governorate, to demand the release of political detainees. Political Party Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Governorate Jordan December 25, 2022
Citizens in Ma'an started an open sit-in demanding the release of the former mayor Majed Al-Sharari. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 21, 2022
Shops and establishments hold a strike in the city of Kerak, demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A kerak Jordan December 19, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart