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 621 - 630 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Drivers working for the Ministry of Health inaugurate an open-ended strike to demand equal labor treatment with the rest of ministerial employees Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Strike / Strike announcement Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Bargaining Amman Jordan December 18, 2018
Small poultry farmers stage a sit-in in Amman to demand greater state protection against the concurrence of larger farms Workers group: Self-employed, Workers group: Agriculture workers Corporatist grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Bargaining Amman Jordan October 8, 2018
Jeeny drivers inaugurate an open-ended strike to protest against the company's decision to reduce tariffs for riders Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan September 14, 2021
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to protest against the deterioration of their health insurance Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan October 21, 2021
Demonstrators stage a sit-in outside the United Nations headquarters in Amman to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh Collective / Informal group, CSO Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 17, 2022
Taxi drivers, shared taxi drivers, minibus drivers and international taxi drivers stage a two-hour strike in Amman to protest the increase in fuel prices Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan June 12, 2022
Defaulting borrowers of the Development and Employment Fund stage a sit-in near the Prime Ministry to demand measures that would facilitate the payment of their debts Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan June 27, 2022
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company start an open-ended sit-in 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 Demands for rights / Services Repression Amman Jordan August 22, 2022
Jeeny drivers demonstrate outside the smart transportation company's headquarters in Amman to demand the company to abide by the tariffs set by the LTRC for smart application taxis Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan September 14, 2022
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart