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.
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Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Activists stage a sit-in outside the Governorate building in Zarqa to demand the release of political detainees | Collective / Informal group | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | March 27, 2022 |
Coffee shop owners stage a protest in Zarqa to protest against Covid-19 restrictions to their activities | 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 | Zarqa | Jordan | February 24, 2021 |
Activists of the Bani Hassan tribe stage a sit-in at night in Zarqa to protest against the constitutional amendments and the successive governmental policies, and to denounce the water agreement concluded between Jordan and Israel | Clan member | Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | November 23, 2021 |
Activists of the Bani Hassan tribe stage a sit-in at night in Zarqa outside the Police station and the Intelligence office to denounce arbitrary arrests of opponents and to demand reforms | Clan member | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | June 7, 2022 |
Hundreds of citizens hold a protest stand in Zarqa rejecting Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century" | Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO | Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | January 29, 2020 |
Political parties and activists organise a sit-in in Zarqa in solidarity with Palestine, condemning ongoing Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip | Political Party | Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | May 11, 2021 |
Students majoring in science and technology living in Zarqa Governorate stage a march in protest against the decision of the Transport Regulatory Authority to prevent one of the transport companies from transporting students to the university and to repla | Students and/or student’s unions and clubs | Policy grievances | March | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | Cooptation | Zarqa | Jordan | October 25, 2022 |
Teachers stage a sit-in Zarqa in solidarity with the Teachers' Union | Workers group: School teachers / University professors | Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | February 14, 2021 |
Thousands of teachers stage a protest in front of the Education Directorate of Zarqa to reiterate their demands for salary rises | Workers group: School teachers / University professors | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Demonstration | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | September 23, 2019 |
"We are all the King" youth organization holds a rally in Zarqa in support of King Abdallah II's stances rejecting Donald Trup's "Deal of the Century" | CSO | Regional / Political grievances | March | Support of a cause | N/A | Zarqa | Jordan | February 22, 2020 |