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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Azraq farmers hold a sit-in in front of the Parliament to demand that the amounts imposed on them by the Ministry of Water be dropped. | Workers group: Agriculture workers | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Azraq | Jordan | January 11, 2023 |
The University of Jordan student forces stage a demonstration against the occupation security minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, storming into the hallowed Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as the settlers' rising invasions. | Students and/or student’s unions and clubs | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Demonstration | Support of a cause | N/A | Jordan | Jordan | January 10, 2023 |
Retirees from the Jordanian Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in at the company's Amman headquarters in order to seek the reinstatement of health insurance as it existed in 2000. | Workers group: Retirees | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Amman | Jordan | January 8, 2023 |
A sit-in by workers protesting the failure of companies to pay their wages, in front of the Ministry of Transportation in Amman. | Workers group: Other | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Amman | Jordan | January 4, 2023 |
A march started in front of the Ma'an Mosque towards the governorate building demanding the release of the former Mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al-Sharari, and those detained in connection with the recent protests. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | March | Support to political leader / Public figure | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | December 30, 2022 |
People of Ma'an carried out a night march started from Al-Sharari's office towards the governorate building, demanding the release of the former mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al- Sharari. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | March | Support to political leader / Public figure | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | December 28, 2022 |
Several Jordanians stage a sit-in outside of the House of Representatives to demand an all-encompassing amnesty for prisoners. | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | House of Representatives | Jordan | December 28, 2022 |
Activists from the Bani Hassan movement carried out a sit-in in Zarqa Governorate, to demand the release of political detainees. | Political Party | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Zarqa Governorate | Jordan | December 25, 2022 |
Citizens in Ma'an started an open sit-in demanding the release of the former mayor Majed Al-Sharari. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Support of a cause | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | December 21, 2022 |
Shops and establishments hold a strike in the city of Kerak, demanding a reduction in fuel prices. | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | kerak | Jordan | December 19, 2022 |