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 561 - 570 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Employees of the "Jordanian-Syrian Land Transport Company" stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament to protest against unpaid salary Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan August 29, 2021
Engineers who are members of the General Authority of the Jordanian Engineers Association stage a sit-in in front of the Syndicate of Professional Associations in protest against the practices of thir syndicate Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan December 24, 2021
Retirees of the National Social Security stage a demonstration in front of the Parliament to demand the adjustment of their pensions to the inflation rate Workers group: Union / Syndicate, 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 Amman Jordan December 8, 2019
Residents of Hayy al-Tafilah stage a sit-in to protest against the detention of the activist Mouin al-Harasis under the new Cybercrime Law Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan August 24, 2020
Truck drivers and owners stage a sit-in in front of the Jordanian General Syndicate of Truck Owners to protest against the decision of Saudi Arabia to prevent the border crossing to trucks older than 20 years, demanding a state intervention Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 7, 2021
Demonstrators march in downtown Amman to protest against the Defense Law and the general increase in prices Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO, Clan member Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure March, Demonstration Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan November 12, 2021
Drivers of the bus company Jett hold a sit-in in front of the company headquarter in Amman to demand salary rises and protest the company's repeated violation of workers' labor rights Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan October 29, 2018
Employees at the Ministry of Awqaf, Islamic affairs and Holy Places stage a sit-in outside the ministry headquarters to demand equal rights to other employees Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan June 1, 2022
Doctors who obtained their medical certificates from medical boards abroad stage a sit-in outside the Minister of Health 's office to protest amendments to the Jordan Medical Council law Workers group: Healthcare workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan August 28, 2022
Nurses stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Health in Amman to protest against their transfer from the Civilian Hospital in Irbid to Bashir Hospital in Amman Workers group: Healthcare workers Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan March 30, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart