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 571 - 580 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Owners of shops and sanitary ware hold a strike in solidarity with the strike of trucks and the public transport sector, to demand a reduction in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Jordan Jordan December 18, 2022
Farmers organize a sit-in in front of the Prime Ministry After the Ministry of Water seized their funds and lands and announced their sale at a public auction. Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jordan Jordan December 14, 2022
Bus drivers for public transportation joined the national strike that truck drivers had called to protest the rise in fuel prices, particularly diesel. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jordan Jordan December 7, 2022
Retirees from the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in in front of the company’s building to protest against the continuous ignorance of their demands. Workers group: Retirees Access to socio-eco rights: Rights of persons with disabilities Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Jordan Jordan October 4, 2022
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
Workers in one of the companies supporting the Jordanian Electricity Company staged a sit-in in front of the House of Representatives, to demand justice, after a sudden wave of termination of services that affected several workers. Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Jordan Jordan October 27, 2022
The head of the Independent Syndicate of Public Drivers, Muhammad Walid Al-Zeer, confirmed that taxi and service car drivers have joined the strike, which covers the transport and freight sectors. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Jordan Jordan December 8, 2022
Transport truck owners and drivers in Jordan stage an open-ended strike to protest the government's ongoing increase in fuel prices, particularly diesel. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jordan Jordan December 4, 2022
The Defence Committe of the Detainees of the al-Majali clan stages a sit-in in Karak to demand the release of their clan members arrested within the framework of the security operation against Price Hamza bin Hussein CSO, Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan April 10, 2021
Unemployed demonstrate in Karak Castle to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan November 24, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart