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 721 - 730 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Accountants of the Ministry of Health stage a protest to demand equal social security bonuses and allowances as the rest of ministerial employees Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Bargaining Amman Jordan November 25, 2018
Service drivers operating the Gardens - Khalda route demonstrate in Amman to protest against the unfair competition of minibuses drivers Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan September 28, 2021
Apartment owners stage a sit-in outside the Jordan Islamic Bank to protest against the auctioning of their appartments Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Corporate grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan July 26, 2022
Retirees from the Jordanian Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in at the company's Amman headquarters in order to seek the reinstatement of health insurance as it existed in 2000. Workers group: Retirees Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan January 8, 2023
The committee of the families of Jordanian detainees in Saudi Arabia hold a sit-in in front of the Saudi embassy in Amman to demand their release CSO Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan July 4, 2021
Women stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to protest against the addition of the term "Jordanian women" in the Constitutional amendments Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan December 27, 2021
Service drivers operating the Wihdat - Downtown route demonstrate in Amman to protest against the unfair competition of minibuses drivers, to demand the extension of the operational lifetime of their vehicles, and to demand to displace the service stop Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan February 13, 2022
Renewable energy companies owners stage a sit-in outside the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission in Amman to protest against the decision to impose a fee of two dinars per kilowatt of energy produced through housing system Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan March 28, 2022
Yarmouk University alumni stage a sit-in at the headquarters of their club to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh who graduated from Yarmouk University Clan member Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 11, 2022
Employees at the Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic affairs and Holy Places stage a sit-in outside the ministry headquarters to demand equal rights to other employees Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan June 1, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart