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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A march took place on Monday evening towards the Ma'an governorate building, to protest the arrest of the former mayor of Ma'an, demanding his release. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | March | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | December 19, 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 |
| Unemployed in Ma'an governorate in a continuous sit-in for the second day in a row in front of the Ma'an municipality. | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 13, 2022 |
| People from Ma'an governorate stage a sit-in in front of Ma'an Grand Mosque to protest the Aqaba Water Company's power over them supporting the demands of the unemployed. | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 28, 2022 |
| Open sit-in for unemployed workers in Ma'an governorate for the third day in a row at the Aqaba roundabout in demand for job opportunities. | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 8, 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 |
| Open sit-in for unemployed workers in Ma'an governorate for the seventh day in a row in demand for job opportunities. | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 17, 2022 |
| Sit-in of service procurement employees working within the water and sanitation management institution in Ma’an governorate in front of the Water Directorate, to demand their labour rights | Workers group: Public Sector | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 9, 2022 |