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 211 - 220 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
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
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 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 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
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
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
Workers of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage sit-ins in front of the company's headquarters in Karak, Tafilah, and Ma'an governorates to protest against the transfer of their health insurance to an insurance company Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak, Tafilah, Ma'an Jordan October 24, 2021
Bus and drivers of the Karak governorate stage a sit-in to demand protection from the concurrence of unlicensed private operators Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan March 15, 2021
Hundreds of citizens hold a protest stand in Karak to reject Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century" Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Karak Jordan January 31, 2020
Citizens of Karak governorate protest against water shortages Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan June 7, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart