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 131 - 140 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
People stage a march in downtown Amman, denouncing the gas agreement with Israel known as "The occupier". Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Regional / Political grievances March Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan November 11, 2022
Truck drivers and owners hold a protest stand at the airport road against the decision of Saudi Arabia to prevent the border crossing to trucks older than 20 years Workers group: Other Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Road blockade Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan May 26, 2021
After the Friday prayer, two large marches take place in Amman to reject Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century" Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Regional / Political grievances March Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan January 31, 2020
Careem and Uber drivers stage a sit-in in front of the Land Transport Regulatory Commission in Amman to protest the delay in issuing their permits Workers group: Self-employed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan April 21, 2019
Members of trade unions stage a sit-in outside the Professional Associations Complex to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Nakba and to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh Workers group: Union / Syndicate Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 15, 2022
Minibus drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transport in Amman to demand the Ministry to support their sector in light of the recent increase in fuel prices Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan June 12, 2022
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to demand the Phosphate Mines Company to be responsible for their health insurance and after the Parliament Speaker failed to keep his promise Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 27, 2022
Journalists and employees at Al Rai newspaper start a sit-in outside Al Rai headquarters in Amman to demand their unpaid wages and protest against the suspension of some of their colleagues Workers group: Other Corporate grievances Sit-in Other N/A Amman Jordan February 8, 2022
Employees of the "Jordanian-Syrian Company for Land Transport" stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to protest against the company's procrastination in paying them thirty-one months of unpaid wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan March 13, 2022
Supporters of the Jordanian National Campaign Against the Gas Agreement with the Zionist Entity stage a sit-in outside the offices of the Jordanian Egyptian Fajr for Natural Gas Transmission and Supply to condemn the company's collaboration with Israel an Campaign Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan August 9, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart