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 631 - 640 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Workers and professionals employed in the construction of the Ma’an Military Hospital stage a protest to demand the payment of their back wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan February 21, 2021
Teachers stage a sit-in in Ma'an in solidarity with the Teachers' Union Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan February 9, 2021
Truck and transport drivers in Ma'an announced their rejection of the agreement announced by the government with the Syndicate of Bus and Public Car Owners, refusing to end the strike. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services Cooptation Ma'an Jordan December 11, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an to protest against policy decisions taken by al Khasawneh Cabinet, against the Children's rights Law, and against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan July 31, 2022
Protesters stage simultaneous sit-ins after the Friday prayer in several villages and towns of the Ma'an Governorate to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan January 14, 2022
The Ma'an Governorate committees resume their sit-in in opposition to the Aqaba Water Company's contract in support of the state's unemployed citizens. Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan November 4, 2022
Hundreds of citizens in the governorate of Ma'an hold a solidarity march with Palestine, demanding the end of the ongoing Israeli aggessions against Gaza, Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Territories Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances March Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan May 21, 2021
Yellow taxi drivers stage a sit-in outside Ma'an governorate headquarters to protest against the licensing of smart application transportation and the use of private cars for passengers transportation and delivery Workers group: Self-employed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights, Corporatist grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Ma'an Jordan November 8, 2021
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an after the Friday prayer to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan March 4, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an after the Friday prayer to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company and to denounce governmental economic policies and the normalisation with Israel Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan June 24, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart