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 541 - 550 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Residents who live in a camp in Irbid block a street in the camp to protest the overflowing of sewage water into their neighbourhoods and the inaction of the Yarmouk Water Company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade, Tire burning Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan May 24, 2022
Owners of private schools stage a sit-in in front of Irbid Education Directorate to protest against the decision to impose distance learning to contain Covd-19 Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan October 11, 2020
Shopkeepers of the Amman Transit Station in Irbid protest against the delays in the reopening of the complex after rehabilitation and expansion works Workers group: Self-employed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Demonstration, Other Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan February 2, 2020
Shopkeepers stage a protest at the Irbid Municipality against the decision to grant new licenses for vegetable shops Workers group: Self-employed, Workers group: Union / Syndicate Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan January 19, 2021
Contract workers at the Irbid Municipality stage a sit-in to protest their dismissal Workers group: Other Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan April 7, 2022
Yarmouk University employees protest to demand greater labor bonuses and social security allowances Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan March 3, 2020
Political parties and activitst in Irbid hold a sit-in in solidarity with Palestine, amid escalating tensions in the Occupied Territories Political Party Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Irbid Jordan May 10, 2021
Bus owners stage a protest against the new routes established by the transport authorities of the Irbid governorate Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Bargaining Irbid Jordan August 25, 2020
After the Friday prayer, a large march takes place in Irbid to reject Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century" Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Regional / Political grievances March Support of a cause N/A Irbid Jordan January 31, 2020
Unemployed youth from Irbid governorate inaugurates a protest march towards the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection March Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan February 20, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart