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 811 - 820 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
A group of employees of the Hashemite University (Zarqa) inaugurates an open-ended sit-in to demand equal labor treatment with other colleagues with the same qualifications Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Zarqa Jordan January 28, 2020
Political parties and activists organise two demonstrations in Zarqa in solidarity with Palestine, amid escalating tensions in the Occupied Territories Political Party Regional / Political grievances Demonstration Support of a cause N/A Zarqa Jordan May 10, 2021
Activists stage a sit-in outside the Governorate building in Zarqa to demand the release of political detainees Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan March 27, 2022
Protesters march in Zarqa after Friday prayer to protest against the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan November 26, 2021
Activists of the Political Gathering of the Bani Hassan Tribe hold a sit-in in Zarqa to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their movement and renovate their quest for reform, including the abrogation of the Defense Law. CSO, Clan member Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...), Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan March 6, 2021
Teachers stage a sit-in Zarqa in solidarity with the Teachers' Union Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan February 14, 2021
Activists of the Political Gathering of the Bani Hassan Tribe stage a sit-in in Zarqa to demand the release of the activist and clan member Malek al-Mashqabeh CSO, Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan February 13, 2020
Activists of the Bani Hassan tribe stage a sit-in in Zarqa to demand a new political approach Clan member Policy grievances Sit-in Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) N/A Zarqa Jordan November 20, 2021
The Islamic movement in Zarqa organises a sit-in to condemn the agreement signed between Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates to swap solar energy and desalinated water, to demand the government to resign, and to stop normalisation with Israel FBO Policy grievances, Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Zarqa Jordan November 25, 2021
Political parties and activists organise a sit-in in Zarqa in solidarity with Palestine, condemning ongoing Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip Political Party Regional / Political grievances Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Zarqa Jordan May 11, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart