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 681 - 690 of 826
Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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The doctors of the emergency department of the al-Nadim Hospital go on strike to demand an increase of the medical staff for the Eid period | Workers group: Healthcare workers | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Strike / Strike announcement | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Madaba | Jordan | August 7, 2019 |
The Islamic Movement organises a sit-in in Madaba in solidarity with Palestine, amid escalating tensions in the Occupied Territories | Political Party, FBO | Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Madaba | Jordan | May 10, 2021 |
Parents and students of Al-Taym Al-Janoubi School (Madaba) staged a sit-in to protest the poor conditions of the school | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Madaba | Jordan | December 2, 2018 |
Students at the German Jordanian University stage a sit-in on the university campus to reject the imposition of additional fees of 900 dinars per student | Students and/or student’s unions and clubs | Corporate grievances | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | Bargaining | Madaba | Jordan | May 31, 2022 |
Nine unemployed start an open-ended sit-in in Madaba to demand job opportunities | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Madaba | Jordan | January 9, 2022 |
Protests erupted in the Lubb and Malih areas of Theban District in Madaba Governorate, in protest against the increase in fuel prices. | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | Repression | Madaba Governorate | Jordan | December 13, 2022 |
Agriculture workers in Mafraq governorate stage a second sit-in after their employers did only pay them a part of the amount they owe them. | Workers group: Agriculture workers | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Mafraq | Jordan | March 7, 2022 |
The unemployed youth of Mafraq governorate inaugurates an open-ended sit-in in Mafraq main square to demand job opportunities | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Mafraq | Jordan | April 13, 2019 |
Activists and family members of detainees demand their release and condemn how political activists who demand reforms and voice their opinions are constantly silenced and arrested | Collective / Informal group, Clan member | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Mafraq | Jordan | March 4, 2022 |
The daily workers of al-Albait University (Mafraq) stage a sit-in in the campus to demand job continuity | Workers group: Public Sector | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Mafraq | Jordan | June 18, 2019 |