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 521 - 530 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Bus owners stage a protest against the new routes established by the transport authorities of the Irbid governorate Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Bargaining Irbid Jordan August 25, 2020
Residents who live in a camp in Irbid block a street in the camp to protest the overflowing of sewage water into their neighbourhoods and the inaction of the Yarmouk Water Company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade, Tire burning Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan May 24, 2022
Bus operators in Irbid went on strike due to internal disputes over schedule and passenger boarding system Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Strike / Strike announcement Other Procedural action Irbid Jordan May 23, 2021
Owners and drivers of small buses and taxis operating on the Irbid-Zarqa line go on strike to protest against the decision of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority to separate their departure area from that of the big buses Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan February 21, 2019
Students of the Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid stage a sit-in to condemn the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan November 24, 2021
Contract workers at the Irbid Municipality stage a sit-in to protest their dismissal Workers group: Other Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan April 7, 2022
Retirees of Yarmouk University stage a sit-in in front of the University presidency to protest against the delay in disbursing the end-of-service bonus Workers group: Public Sector, Workers group: Retirees Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Irbid Jordan September 22, 2021
Yarmouk University’s administrative staff demands greater bonuses Workers group: Public Sector Corporate grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Irbid Jordan October 11, 2020
Truck drivers stage a sit-in in front of the North Silos Complex (Irbid) demanding the payment of their distribution services Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan February 17, 2020
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart