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 651 - 660 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Unemployed people in Ma'an Governorate continue their sit-in in front of the municipality building, for the fifteenth consecutive day, to demand decent work opportunities. Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan October 25, 2022
Protesters stage simultaneous sit-ins after the Friday prayer for the third week in a row 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 21, 2022
Activists in Ma'an stage a sit-in and a march in solidarity with Palestine, demanding the end of the ongoing Israeli aggressions against Gaza, Jerusalem, and the rest of the Occupied Territories Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances March, Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan May 14, 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
Parents in Ma'an governorate refrain from sending their children to school in protest against the failure of delivering water to the area inhabited by thousands of Jordanian citizens. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan October 2, 2022
Unemployed people in Ma'an city marched toward a company in the Shediyeh neighborhood in search of employment. Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure March Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan November 3, 2022
People of Ma'an carried out a night march started from Al-Sharari's office towards the governorate building, demanding the release of the former mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al- Sharari. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances March Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 28, 2022
A march started in front of the Ma'an Mosque towards the governorate building demanding the release of the former Mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al-Sharari, and those detained in connection with the recent protests. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances March Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 30, 2022
Truck and public transport drivers in Ma'an governorate continue their open-ended strike demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 15, 2022
Citizens in Ma'an started an open sit-in demanding the release of the former mayor Majed Al-Sharari. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 21, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart