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 481 - 490 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Jordanian farmers hold a sit-in in Amman to protest against the difficulties of the sector Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...), Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan July 14, 2019
Unemployed PhDs hold a protest sit-in in front of the Ministry of Higher Education 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 Bargaining Amman Jordan April 4, 2019
The retirees of the Jordanian Phosphate Mines Company renewed their sit-in in front of the company's building in Amman, to demand the reinstatement of health insurance as it was in 2000. Workers group: Retirees Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan December 7, 2022
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to demand the Phosphate Mines Company to be responsible for their health insurance Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan July 3, 2022
Doctors who obtained their medical certificates from medical boards abroad stage a sit-in outside the Professional Associations Complex to protest potential amendments to the Jordan Medical Council law and call for the dismissal of the Minister of Health Workers group: Healthcare workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan August 13, 2022
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to demand the Phosphate Mines Company to be responsible for their health insurance Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan September 13, 2022
Retirees from the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in in front of the company’s building to protest against the continuous disregard of their demands. Workers group: Retirees Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan October 25, 2022
Faculty of Media students at the Middle East university in Amman stage a sit-in to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 11, 2022
For the third week in a row, protesters demonstrate in downtown Amman after the 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, CSO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances March Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan December 10, 2021
Nurses employed at the University of Jordan Hospital (Amman) inaugurate an open-ended strike to demand a renegotiation of their bonuses and allowances Workers group: Healthcare workers Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan July 27, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart