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 501 - 510 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company resume their open-ended sit-in and roadblock in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to demand the Phosphate Mines Company to be responsible for their health insurance Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in, Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 20, 2022
Over 1500 protesters demonstrate in Amman to demand the withdrawal of the Israeli ambassador, following the escalation of Israeli aggressions against the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem Collective / Informal group, Political Party Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan May 10, 2021
Employees of al-Mimari Company for Doors and Windows stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarter to demand the payment of their back wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan June 19, 2021
Hundreds of "Yellow Taxi" drivers stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament to protest the government delay in implementing a number of protective measures cushioning the concurrence of ride-hailing apps Workers group: Self-employed, Collective / Informal group Corporatist grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan March 19, 2019
Workers of al-Abiad Cement and Chemicals (Karak) inaugurate an open-ended sit-in in Amman’s Fourth Circle to protest against the company's violation of prior labor agreements, demanding the payment of back wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan March 8, 2020
Employees of the "Jordanian-Syrian Company for Land Transport" stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to protest against the company's procrastination in paying them thirty-one months of unpaid wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan January 10, 2022
Travel drivers operating in Saudi Arabia stage a sit-in in front of the Transportation Regulatory Authority demanding to obtain the travel visa to restart working in the country Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 15, 2021
Unemployed youth of the Hayy al-Tafaileh (Amman) inaugurates an open-ended sit-in in front of the Royal Hashemite Court in Amman demanding job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan April 9, 2019
Nurses stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Health in Amman to protest against their transfer from the Civilian Hospital in Irbid to Bashir Hospital in Amman Workers group: Healthcare workers Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan March 30, 2022
Relatives of a man who was killed demonstrate in the neighbourhood of Shafa Badran in Amman to protest the killing Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Demonstration Other N/A Amman Jordan September 17, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart