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 581 - 590 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Employees of al-Mimari Company for Doors and Windows stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarter to demand the payment of their back wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan June 19, 2021
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Company renewed their protest demanding the amendment of the health insurance system to ensure that they receive adequate insurance. Workers group: Retirees Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan October 11, 2022
The Coordination of Doctors employed at the Ministry of Health stage a sit-in in front of the headquarters of the Jordanian Professional Associations Complex to protest against the lack of attention by the Doctors' Union towards their demands Workers group: Healthcare workers Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Bargaining Amman Jordan January 20, 2020
Two protesters who came from Tafileh were prevented by security forces to stage a sit-in outside the Royal Hashemite Court to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Repression Amman Jordan April 5, 2022
Farmers from al Azraq stage a sit-in inside the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in Amman to protest the fees imposed on water from artesian wells Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan May 29, 2022
Uber, Careem and Jeeny drivers stage a sit-in in front of Uber headquarters in Amman to demand a reduction of the service charge applied by the three companies to 15% Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Repression Amman Jordan September 6, 2021
An unemployed man from Tafilah governorate stages a sit-in in front of the Prime Minister's office to demand job opportunities. Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan September 22, 2021
Unemployed PhDs hold a protest sit-in in front of the Prime Minister residence in Amman demanding to be appointed in Jordanian universities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan April 24, 2019
Unemployed youth from Karak governorate inaugurates an open-ended sit-in in front of the Royal Hashemite Court demanding job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan February 25, 2019
Travel drivers operating in Saudi Arabia stage a sit-in in front of the Transportation Regulatory Authority demanding to obtain the travel visa to restart working in the country Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 15, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart