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 731 - 740 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Hundreds of "Yellow Taxi" drivers stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament to protest the government delay in implementing a number of protective measures cushioning the concurrence of ride-hailing apps Workers group: Self-employed, Collective / Informal group Corporatist grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan March 19, 2019
About 140 daily workers employed in sub-contract at the Phosphate Company in Aqaba stage a sit-in to demand permanent employment and greater labor and social security protections Workers group: Other Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Aqaba Jordan March 17, 2019
Unemployed youth of the Irbid and Mafraq governorates inaugurates an open-ended sit-in in front of the Royal Hashemite Court demanding job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan March 17, 2019
Unemployed youth of Tafilah stages a sit-in in front of the governorate building demanding job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Tafilah Jordan March 13, 2019
Unemployed pilots stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament building demanding to be employed by local airlines Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan March 10, 2019
A group of working women from Dhiban inaugurates an open-ended sit-in with their children in front of the Royal Hashemite Court demanding their reintegration to work after having been suspended from work Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan March 6, 2019
Dozens of employees at the purchaising services of the Aqaba Port Authority stage a sit-in in front of the main headquarter to protest against the outsourcing of the service to a private company and the reduction of their salaries Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Aqaba Jordan February 26, 2019
Doctors working at the Ministry of Health hold a protest stand against the amendments to the collective labor agreement for the new doctors Workers group: Healthcare workers, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Bargaining Amman Jordan February 26, 2019
Baccalaureate students hold a protest sit-in in Ma'an against the new one-session system to achieve the final diploma Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan February 26, 2019
Baccalaureate students hold a protest sit-in in Amman against the new one-session system to achieve the final diploma Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan February 25, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart