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 661 - 670 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Banana importers stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament demanding to open the doors to banana imports to compensate for the shortages in local production Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) Bargaining, Procedural action Amman Jordan November 18, 2018
Truck drivers transporting goods and services on the Amman-Aqaba route inaugurate an open-ended sit-in at the Airport bridge to demand a minimum wage, higher transport fees, union representation and better regulation of the transport activities Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan September 1, 2018
Activists of the Unified Jordanian Movement stage a sit-in in front of the Prime Minister Palace to demand overarching reforms and protest against corruption CSO Policy grievances, Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan March 5, 2020
Employees of the "Jordanian-Syrian Company for Land Transport" stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to protest against the company's procrastination in paying them two years and five months of unpaid wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan December 5, 2021
Protesters stage a sit-in outside the Israeli embassy in Amman in support of the Palestinian people to protest against the Israeli violations in Jerusalem Collective / Informal group Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan April 17, 2022
Smart application drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transportation in Amman to reiterate their demands Workers group: Self-employed Corporate grievances, Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan August 2, 2022
The Islamic Labor Front party organises a sit-in outside its headquarters in solidarity with Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons Political Party Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Amman Jordan September 4, 2022
Unemployed youth Amman's Tafilah holds a night march to protest against the government delays in addressing their promises to create job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection March Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan November 20, 2019
Pharmacy One employees stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarter to demand the payment of their back wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan June 6, 2021
Nurses employed at the University of Jordan Hospital (Amman) inaugurate an open-ended strike to demand a renegotiation of their bonuses and allowances Workers group: Healthcare workers Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan July 27, 2019

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart