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 601 - 610 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Teachers at Joza Secondary School for Boys in Karak start an open-ended strike to protest the decision of the Directorate of Education of Karak to transfer the school principal and end his contract Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan September 1, 2022
Bus drivers of the governorate hold a demonstration in Karak desert road to protest the decision to transfer the Karak Transportation Complex from downtown to a new peripheral location Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Road blockade Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan February 11, 2020
Workers of the Water Authority of the Karak governorate stage a sit-in in front of the Authority’s building to demand greater social security allowances Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Karak Jordan March 7, 2021
Bus and drivers of the Karak governorate stage a sit-in to demand protection from the concurrence of unlicensed private operators Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan March 15, 2021
Hundreds of citizens hold a protest stand in Karak to reject Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century" Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Karak Jordan January 31, 2020
Citizens of Karak governorate protest against water shortages Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan June 7, 2019
Unemployed of the Karak district stage a protest to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan February 6, 2021
Teachers of Karak governorate hold a car march in solidarity with the Teachers' Union Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan March 15, 2021
Teachers stage a sit-in outside the Karak Governorate building to protest against the repressive measures taken against members of the Syndicate of Teachers on World Teacher's Day, and against other repressive measures taken since July 25,2020 Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan October 18, 2021
Workers of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage sit-ins in front of the company's headquarters in Karak, Tafilah, and Ma'an governorates to protest against the transfer of their health insurance to an insurance company Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak, Tafilah, Ma'an Jordan October 24, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart