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 651 - 660 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending 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
Construction workers employed on the electric power generation project in Ma'an hold a protest to demand their back pay Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Demonstration Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan April 28, 2021
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
Unemployed people in Ma'an Governorate continue their sit-in in front of the municipality building, for the fifteenth consecutive day, to demand decent work opportunities. Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ma'an Jordan October 25, 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 Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan May 18, 2021
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart