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 411 - 420 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Countrysort descending Date
Citizens hold a protest sit-in in front of the Jerash Court to demand the release of the activist Alaa al-Ayasra arrested under the Cybercrime Law Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jerash Jordan July 1, 2020
Activists of the Unified Jordanian Movement stage a sit-in in front of the Prime Minister Palace to demand overarching reforms and protest against corruption CSO Policy grievances, Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan March 5, 2020
Activists of the Political Gathering of the Bani Hassan Tribe stage a sit-in in Zarqa to demand the release of the activist and clan member Malek al-Mashqabeh CSO, Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan February 13, 2020
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 Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan January 17, 2020
Dozens of citizens in Aqaba 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 Aqaba Jordan January 10, 2020
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
Citizens in Karak hold a 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 Karak Jordan January 10, 2021
An unemployed man from Tafilah governorate stages a sit-in in front of the Prime Minister's office to demand job opportunities. Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan September 22, 2021
Retirees of Yarmouk University stage a sit-in in front of the University presidency to protest against the delay in disbursing the end-of-service bonus Workers group: Public Sector, Workers group: Retirees Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Irbid Jordan September 22, 2021
Lobby drivers stage a sit-in on the Airport road to protest against the measures imposed by General Security on their vehicles Workers group: Other Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan September 23, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart