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 | Location | Country | Date |
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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 |
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 |
Unemployed stage a sit-in in front of the Development Zone 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 | N/A | Ma'an | Jordan | February 24, 2021 |
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an to protest against policy decisions taken by al Khasawneh Cabinet, against the Children's rights Law, and against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Ma'an | Jordan | July 31, 2022 |
Employees of the Daraghmeh company in Ma'an governorate stage a sit-in in front of the company's building in protest against the company's failure to meet their demands and the threats of arbitrary dismissal of employees and closure of the company | Workers group: Other | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an | Jordan | June 5, 2022 |
The Ma'an Governorate committees resume their sit-in in opposition to the Aqaba Water Company's contract in support of the state's unemployed citizens. | Workers group: Union / Syndicate | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Ma'an | Jordan | November 4, 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 |
"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 |
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 |