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 171 - 180 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Baccalaureate students hold a protest sit-in in Ma'an against the new one-session system to achieve the final diploma Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan February 26, 2019
Shop owners stage a strike in the city of Ma'an refusing to open in solidarity with the strike of truck drivers and the public transport sector demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan December 14, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company, and to denounce the arrests of activists of centres that teach the Quran Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan July 15, 2022
Unemployed start an open-ended sit-in outside the Governorate building in Ma'an to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Repression, Bargaining Ma'an Jordan February 1, 2022
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
Municipal employees in Ma'an stage a sit-in outside the Municipality's Public Services department to demand authorities to resume their monthly bonus payment Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan November 27, 2021
Taxi drivers strike in Ma'an to protest against the unfair competition of private cars and minibuses Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan February 13, 2022
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
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 May 13, 2022
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart