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 361 - 370 of 826
Titlesort descending Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Date
Members of trade unions stage a sit-in outside the Professional Associations Complex to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Nakba and to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh Workers group: Union / Syndicate Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 15, 2022
Migrant workers of an industrial plant of Hussein Industrial city stage a protest stand to demand a working holiday to celebrate the funeral of a dead colleague Workers group: Migrant workers Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Hussein Industrial City (Irbid) Jordan November 15, 2020
Military retirees stage a sit-in in front of the Royal Hashemite Court to protest against the government decision to suspend their complementary services in the civilian capacities of the armed forces Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Security / Military forces, Workers group: Retirees Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan February 11, 2019
Minibus drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transport in Amman to demand the Ministry to support their sector in light of the recent increase in fuel prices Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan June 12, 2022
Minibus drivers start an open-ended strike after the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority refused to grant them licenses to operate routes inside Aqaba SEZ Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Bargaining Aqaba Jordan July 15, 2022
Ministry of Agriculture employees stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to demand an increase in monthly bonuses and long-term contracts for monthly workers Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan September 11, 2022
More than a hundred voluntary teachers stage a sit-in outside the UNRWA Rehabilitation Centers for Women and Persons with Disabilities to protest the decrease in services Workers group: School teachers / University professors Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Jordan January 10, 2022
Municipal employees in Ma'an stage a sit-in outside the Municipality's Public Services department to demand authorities to resume their monthly bonus payment Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan November 27, 2021
National Centre for Human Rights employees stage a sit-in outside the Centre headquarters in Amman and start an open-ended partial strike to protest against recent appointments that violate internal regulations Workers group: Other Corporate grievances Sit-in, Strike / Strike announcement Other N/A Amman Jordan August 17, 2022
Nine unemployed start an open-ended sit-in in Madaba to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Madaba Jordan January 9, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart