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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hundreds gather in Karameh to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand the end of the ongoing Israeli aggressions against Gaza, Jerusalem, and the rest of the Occupied Territories. The crowd was dispersed by Jordanian Security Forces | Collective / Informal group | Regional / Political grievances | March, Sit-in | Support of a cause | Repression | Karameh | Jordan | May 14, 2021 |
| Sid el-Sultani residents stage a sit-in outside Kerak pumping station to protest water cuts | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Kerak | Jordan | June 13, 2022 |
| "Yellow taxi" drivers strike outside the Governorate building in Kerak to protest against the unfair competition of unlicensed smart-application transportation, private cars and minibuses | Workers group: Self-employed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights, Corporatist grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Kerak | Jordan | November 22, 2021 |
| "Yellow taxi" drivers start their long march from Kerak to the Interior Ministry in Amman to protest against the unfair competition of unlicensed smart-application transportation, private cars and minibuses | Workers group: Self-employed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights, Corporatist grievances | March | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Kerak | Jordan | November 22, 2021 |
| 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 |
| Textile factory workers in the governorate of Kerak resume their sit-in outside the local Labour Directorate fearing the closure of their factory | Workers group: Other | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Kerak | Jordan | June 22, 2022 |
| Shops in Kerak Governorate started a strike in solidarity with the public transport sector and truck drivers, demanding a reduction in fuel prices. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Support of a cause | N/A | Kerak | Jordan | December 14, 2022 |
| Protesters demonstrate in Kerak to protest municipal and governorate councils election results. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | Demonstration | Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) | Repression | Kerak | Jordan | March 23, 2022 |
| Textile factory workers in the governorate of Kerak stage a sit-in outside the local Labour Directorate fearing the closure of their factory | Workers group: Other | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | Bargaining | Kerak | Jordan | June 12, 2022 |
| Students of the Kura District stage a sit-in in front of the Education Department to protest against the new ministerial exam programs | Students and/or student’s unions and clubs | Injustice / Perceived injustice | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Kura | Jordan | October 8, 2018 |