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.
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| Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response |
Location |
Country | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an to protest economy policies, increase in prices, and 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 | August 19, 2022 |
| Taxi drivers strike in Ma'an to protest against the unfair competition of private cars and minibuses | Workers group: Self-employed | Corporatist grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an | Jordan | February 13, 2022 |
| Protesters stage a sit-in in Ma'an to protest 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 | September 23, 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 |
| Unemployed stage a sit-in in front of the Development Zone in Ma’an to demand job opportunities | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an | Jordan | February 24, 2021 |
| Protesters stage simultaneous sit-ins after the Friday prayer 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 14, 2022 |
| A march took place on Monday evening towards the Ma'an governorate building, to protest the arrest of the former mayor of Ma'an, demanding his release. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | March | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | December 19, 2022 |
| People of Ma'an carried out a night march started from Al-Sharari's office towards the governorate building, demanding the release of the former mayor of Ma'an, Majed Al- Sharari. | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | March | Support to political leader / Public figure | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | December 28, 2022 |
| Unemployed in Ma'an governorate in a continuous sit-in for the second day in a row in front of the Ma'an municipality. | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 13, 2022 |
| People from Ma'an governorate stage a sit-in in front of Ma'an Grand Mosque to protest the Aqaba Water Company's power over them supporting the demands of the unemployed. | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Ma'an Governorate | Jordan | October 28, 2022 |