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 71 - 80 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Activists stage a sit-in in Salt to demand structural reforms, sovereignty of the people, the release of opponents jailed in prison and constitutional amendments Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Repression Salt Jordan February 17, 2022
Leftist student union in Al-Balqa Applied University stage a satiric sit-in under the slogan "Yes to a university environment that expels students" to protest against the administration's decisions preventing students from bringing drinks to the universit Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Salt Jordan October 17, 2021
Activists stage a sit-in in Salt to demand the release of detained activists, economic and political reforms, and constitutional amendments Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Salt Jordan March 17, 2022
Hundreds of citizens hold a protest stand in Salt 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 Salt Jordan January 31, 2020
Unemployed of the Zarqa governorate stage a sit-in in Russeifa in solidarity with the Keraki unemployed and to protest against the inability of the State to address their demand for job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Russeifa Jordan November 24, 2021
Activists stage a sit-in outside the Police Directorate in Russeifa to protest the arrest of an activist, and to demand the release of other activists. Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Russeifa Jordan March 1, 2022
Inmates of the Juvenile Detention Center of Ruseifa riot to protest the transfer of two inmates in a new site Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Other Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ruseifa Jordan February 19, 2019
Hundreds of citizens hold a protest stand in Ruseifa 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 Ruseifa Jordan January 31, 2020
Dozens of citizens hold a solidarity demonstration in Ruseifa with the Palestinian cause, rejecting Donad Trump's "Deal of the Century" Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ruseifa Jordan February 8, 2020
Ras el Naqab residents stage a sit-in to denounce water shortages Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ras el Naqab Jordan May 8, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart