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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Security forces arbitrarily arrested 21 teachers who were heading to the syndicate's branch in Jerash to celebrate Independence Day | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: School teachers / University professors | Other | Celebration | Other | Repression | Jerash | Jordan | June 6, 2022 |
Citizens in Jerash hold a demonstration in solidarity with the Teachers' Union | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Jerash | Jordan | February 9, 2021 |
Dozens of citizens in Jerash protest against the ministerial committee arrived in town to discuss the draft of the new income tax law | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Jerash | Jordan | September 19, 2018 |
Shopkeepers of Jerash central district hold a demonstration to protest against the municipal decision to pave the area and prevent the entrance of cars | Workers group: Self-employed | Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Jerash | Jordan | January 10, 2021 |
Truck owners announced a nationwide strike, demanding an end to the government's policies of raising the prices of oil derivatives, especially diesel, and raising the fares for transporting goods. | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | December 6, 2022 |
Truck drivers and owners continue their strike for the eighth day in a row, in solidarity with the strike that began last week demanding a reduction in fuel prices, especially diesel. | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Support of a cause | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | December 11, 2022 |
Owners of shops and sanitary ware hold a strike in solidarity with the strike of trucks and the public transport sector, to demand a reduction in fuel prices. | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Support of a cause | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | December 18, 2022 |
Retirees from the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in in front of the company’s building to protest against the continuous ignorance of their demands. | Workers group: Retirees | Access to socio-eco rights: Rights of persons with disabilities | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | October 4, 2022 |
Farmers organize a sit-in in front of the Prime Ministry After the Ministry of Water seized their funds and lands and announced their sale at a public auction. | Workers group: Agriculture workers | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | December 14, 2022 |
Bus drivers for public transportation joined the national strike that truck drivers had called to protest the rise in fuel prices, particularly diesel. | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | December 7, 2022 |