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 91 - 100 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Hundreds of residents of Hayy al-Tafilah in Amman stage a sit-in to demand reforms, to protest against corruption, to protest against Cybercrime Law, to demand the release of the citizens recently detained and to denounce State management of Covid-19 Collective / Informal group Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice, Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...), Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan March 18, 2021
Members of trade unions stage a sit-in outside the Professional Associations Complex to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Nakba and to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh Workers group: Union / Syndicate Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 15, 2022
Service lines in Amman, announced a strike, in protest against the increase in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan December 13, 2022
Minibus drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transport in Amman to demand the Ministry to support their sector in light of the recent increase in fuel prices Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan June 12, 2022
Protesters march in Amman after Friday prayer to protest against the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan November 26, 2021
Drivers operating at the Allenby Bridge stage a sit-in at Ministry of Transportations to protest the concurrence of car-pooling apps and unlicensed drivers Workers group: Self-employed, Collective / Informal group Corporatist grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan November 3, 2020
Uber drivers stage a sit-in outside the company's headquarters to protest against as hundreds of drivers can no longer access the app due to their accumulated debts Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan December 27, 2021
Public transportation owners stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to demand the resignation of the Ministry of Transportation, his secretary-general, and the Director of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan August 17, 2022
The employees of the "Jordanian-Syrian Company for Land Transport" stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament to protest against the company's procrastination in paying them two years and three months of unpaid wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan October 17, 2021
Contract workers of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in asking for job continuity Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan July 30, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart