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 411 - 420 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Pro-Palestinian activists stage a sit-in in front of the Palestinian embassy in Amman to protest against the assassination of the anti-PNA activist Nizar Banat Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan June 25, 2021
Protesters march in Amman after Friday prayer to protest against the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan November 26, 2021
Uber drivers stage a sit-in outside the company's headquarters to protest against as hundreds of drivers can no longer access the app due to their accumulated debts Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan December 27, 2021
Protesters stage a sit-in outside the Israeli embassy in Amman to denounce the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akhleh and to hold the Israeli army accountable Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Amman Jordan May 11, 2022
"Tawjihi'' repeaters stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to protest the allocation of only 5% of university seats to repeaters Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan August 28, 2022
The Public Security Directorate organizes a march to increase public awareness of the drug scourge, through a variety of events in various regions of the Kingdom. Workers group: Security / Military forces Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection March Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan November 4, 2022
Unemployed graduates stage a sit-in in front of the Civil Service Bureau (Amman) to demand job opportunities and efficient employment policies Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan February 18, 2020
Protesters stage a sit-in in Amman after the Development and Employment Fund violated an agreement to postpone any procedures against them Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan February 1, 2022
Hundreds of citizens in Amman hold a solidarity march with Palestine, demanding the end of the ongoing Israeli aggessions against Gaza, Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Territories Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances March Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan May 17, 2021
Unemployed youth of Ma'an governorate inaugurates an open-ended sit-in in front of the Royal Hashemite Court demanding job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan February 25, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart