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 541 - 550 of 826
Titlesort descending Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Date
Several Jordanians stage a sit-in outside of the House of Representatives to demand an all-encompassing amnesty for prisoners. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A House of Representatives Jordan December 28, 2022
Shop keepers of the Madaba Friday Market staged a protest against the decision of the Municipality to move the market to a new location Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Madaba Jordan July 18, 2019
Shop owners in the "Trucks city" area in Irbid roadblock to protest against the repeated attacks and robberies they face since the Friday Market has been transferred to their area Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan October 22, 2021
Shop owners in the "Trucks city" area in Irbid stage a sit-in in front of the governorate headquarters to demand to find a solution in front of the repeated attacks and robberies they face since the Friday Market has been transferred to their area Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan October 20, 2021
Shop owners of the Irbid Commercial District threat strike to protest against the pre-paid parking project in the area (Autopark) Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Bargaining Irbid Jordan April 21, 2019
Shop owners stage a strike in the city of Ma'an refusing to open in solidarity with the strike of truck drivers and the public transport sector demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan December 14, 2022
Shopkeepers and drivers operating on the Ramtha-Syria line stage a protest against the protracted closing of the Syrian border Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Ramtha Jordan March 7, 2021
Shopkeepers of Amman protest against the government decision to extend Covid-19 curfew Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan March 31, 2021
Shopkeepers of an Amman Mall close their shops to demand a reduction of their rent by 50% as a compensation for the losses produced by the Covid-19 pandemic Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances Other Other N/A Amman Jordan September 30, 2020
Shopkeepers of Jerash central district hold a demonstration to protest against the municipal decision to pave the area and prevent the entrance of cars Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jerash Jordan January 10, 2021

Pages

Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart