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 201 - 210 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Unemployed start an open-ended sit-in outside the Governorate building in Ma'an to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Repression, Bargaining Ma'an Jordan February 1, 2022
Activists in Ma'an stage a sit-in and a march in solidarity with Palestine, demanding the end of the ongoing Israeli aggressions against Gaza, Jerusalem, and the rest of the Occupied Territories Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances March, Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan May 14, 2021
Truck and transport drivers in Ma'an announced their rejection of the agreement announced by the government with the Syndicate of Bus and Public Car Owners, refusing to end the strike. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services Cooptation Ma'an Jordan December 11, 2022
Yellow taxi drivers stage a sit-in outside Ma'an governorate headquarters to protest against the licensing of smart application transportation and the use of private cars for passengers transportation and delivery Workers group: Self-employed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights, Corporatist grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Ma'an Jordan November 8, 2021
Taxi drivers strike in Ma'an to protest against the unfair competition of private cars and minibuses Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan February 13, 2022
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company, and to denounce the arrests of activists of centres that teach the Quran Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan July 15, 2022
Students of the Kura District stage a sit-in in front of the Education Department to protest against the new ministerial exam programs Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Kura Jordan October 8, 2018
Textile factory workers in the governorate of Kerak stage a 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 Bargaining Kerak Jordan June 12, 2022
"Yellow taxi" drivers strike outside the Governorate building in Kerak to protest against the unfair competition of unlicensed smart-application transportation, private cars and minibuses Workers group: Self-employed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights, Corporatist grievances Strike / Strike announcement Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Kerak Jordan November 22, 2021
Shops and establishments hold a strike in the city of Kerak, demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A kerak Jordan December 19, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart