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 351 - 360 of 826
Titlesort descending Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Date
Karak shopkeepers stage a sit-in to protest against the municipal the decision to move the city’s main Transport Complex to a new peripheral location Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan February 12, 2020
Landowners in Al-Taybeh stage a sit-in to demand the intervention of authorities to put an end to regular encroachments on their lands Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Al-Taybeh Jordan June 25, 2022
Lawyers stage a sit-in in the Justice Palace in solidarity with their union leader Workers group: Public Sector Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan January 5, 2022
Leftist and nationalist parties members and civil society activists stage a sit-in outside the Israeli embassy in Amman to commemorate the occupation of Jerusalem Political Party, CSO Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan June 7, 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
Livestock breeders in the Mafraq governorate stage a sit-in inside the market to demand Mafraq Agriculture Directorate and the Ministry of Agriculture fair compensations for their sheeps that died Workers group: Agriculture workers Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Mafraq Jordan January 20, 2022
Lobby drivers stage a sit-in on the Airport road to protest against the measures imposed by General Security on their vehicles Workers group: Other Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan September 23, 2021
Members of the al-Majali clan stage a sit-in in Karak to demand the release of their clan members detained within the framework of the security operation against Prince Hamza bin Hussein Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan April 5, 2021
Members of the General Union of Electricity Workers stage a protest in front of the headquarters of the General Federation of Trade Unions in Amman to demand trade unions elections to be held Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan October 17, 2021
Members of the local councils of Greater Irbid Municipality stage a protest to denounce the lack of inclusion of local councilors in the governorate decision-making Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Political recognition & inclusion Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Irbid Jordan April 8, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart