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 621 - 630 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Protesters stage simultaneous sit-ins after the Friday prayer for the third week in a row in several villages and towns of the Ma'an Governorate to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan January 21, 2022
Activists in Ma'an stage a sit-in and a march in solidarity with Palestine, demanding the end of the ongoing Israeli aggressions against Gaza, Jerusalem, and the rest of the Occupied Territories Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances March, Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan May 14, 2021
Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an after the Friday prayer to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan May 13, 2022
Protesters march and stage a sit-in in Ma'an after the Friday prayer for the sixth week in a row to protest against the privatisation of Ma'an water company and its fusion with Aqaba water company Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan February 11, 2022
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
Protesters stage sit-ins outside Ma'an municipality and governorate buildings several days in a row to protest municipal and governorate councils election results Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Sit-in Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) Repression Ma'an Jordan March 23, 2022
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
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
Baccalaureate students hold a protest sit-in in Ma'an against the new one-session system to achieve the final diploma Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Jordan February 26, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart