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 721 - 730 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
Unemployed graduates in Islamic Studies stage a protest in front of the Parliament to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan February 23, 2021
Service drivers operating the Gardens - Khalda route demonstrate in Amman to protest against the unfair competition of minibuses drivers Workers group: Self-employed Corporatist grievances Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan September 21, 2021
National Centre for Human Rights employees stage a sit-in outside the Centre headquarters in Amman and start an open-ended partial strike to protest against recent appointments that violate internal regulations Workers group: Other Corporate grievances Sit-in, Strike / Strike announcement Other N/A Amman Jordan August 17, 2022
Relatives of a man who was killed demonstrate in the neighbourhood of Shafa Badran in Amman to protest the killing Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Demonstration Other N/A Amman Jordan September 17, 2022
Citizens staged a march started from Amman, towards the downtown area, in protest against the price increase in fuel prices. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances March Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Repression Amman Jordan December 15, 2022
Workers of the sport sector stage a sit-in in front of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to demand the reopening of their activities after Covid-related closures, demanding compensations Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan November 16, 2020
Retirees of the National Social Security stage a demonstration in front of the Parliament to demand the adjustment of their pensions to the inflation rate Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector, Workers group: Retirees Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Amman Jordan December 8, 2019
Dozens of freshly-appointed new drivers at the Greater Amman Municipality inaugurate an open-ended strike to protest the sudden decision of the Prime Minister to revoke the measure Workers group: Public Sector Injustice / Perceived injustice, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan April 16, 2019
Doctors who obtained their medical certificates from medical boards abroad stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to protest amendments to the Jordan Medical Council law and to demand the recognition and accreditation of their certificates and diplomas Workers group: Healthcare workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Amman Jordan September 11, 2022
Yellow taxi drivers, as well as taxi drivers, gathered in Amman to protest the rise in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Demonstration Demands for rights / Services Cooptation Amman Jordan December 12, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart