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 151 - 160 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
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
Activists of the Bani Hassan tribe stage a sit-in in Zarqa to demand the release of arbitrary arrested political opponents, to demand constitutional reforms and an independent judiciary, and to denounce corruption Clan member Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Zarqa Jordan June 25, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an after the Friday prayer to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company and to denounce governmental economic policies and the normalisation with Israel Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan June 24, 2022
Textile factory workers in the governorate of Kerak resume their sit-in outside the local Labour Directorate fearing the closure of their factory Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kerak Jordan June 22, 2022
Activists of the Bani Hassan tribe stage a sit-in in Ajloun to demand the release of arbitrary arrested political oppponents, to demand constitutional reforms and an independent judiciary, and to denounce corruption Clan member Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Ajloun Jordan June 22, 2022
Security forces arrested 15 teachers who were heading towards the Education Directorate in Mafraq to stage a sit-in to demand a resolution to the issue of suspended teachers, and to demand the reinstatement of their dissolved syndicate Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Repression Mafraq Jordan June 21, 2022
Smart application drivers who work for Careem stage a sit-in outside Careem's headquarters in Amman to protest the company's decision to decrease the price of the trips by 20% Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 21, 2022
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company resume their open-ended sit-in and roadblock in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to demand the Phosphate Mines Company to be responsible for their health insurance Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in, Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 20, 2022
Teachers stage a sit-in outside the Education Directorate in Jerash to demand a resolution to the issue of suspended teachers, to demand the reinstatement of the dissolved syndicate, and to protest against the repression of teachers' mobilisations Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jerash Jordan June 20, 2022
Farmers stage a sit-in in South Shouna to protest the Ministry of Agriculture's decisions to allow bananas import Workers group: Agriculture workers Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A South Shouna Jordan June 19, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart