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 521 - 530 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Shopkeepers stage a protest at the Irbid Municipality against the decision to grant new licenses for vegetable shops Workers group: Self-employed, Workers group: Union / Syndicate Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan January 19, 2021
Yarmouk University employees protest to demand greater labor bonuses and social security allowances Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan March 3, 2020
Shop owners in the "Trucks city" area in Irbid roadblock to protest against the repeated attacks and robberies they face since the Friday Market has been transferred to their area Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan October 22, 2021
Yarmouk University students in Irbid stage a sit-in to condemn the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan November 25, 2021
Bus owners stage a protest against the new routes established by the transport authorities of the Irbid governorate Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Bargaining Irbid Jordan August 25, 2020
Members of the local councils of Greater Irbid Municipality stage a protest to denounce the lack of inclusion of local councilors in the governorate decision-making Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Political recognition & inclusion Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Irbid Jordan April 8, 2019
Employees of Yarmouk University stage a sit-in to protest against the university’s failure to address their demands Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan March 10, 2020
Several civil society organisations and political parties organise a sit-in in Irbid to protest against the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water Political Party, CSO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan November 27, 2021
Hundreds of citizens in Irbid stage a protest sit-in to protest against the gas deal brokered by the Jordanian and the Israeli government, demanding the drop of the agreement and the end of the economic cooperation with the Zionist entity Political Party, CSO, FBO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan January 10, 2020
Political parties and activists organise a sit-in in Irbid 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 Irbid Jordan May 12, 2021

Pages

Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart