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 11 - 20 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
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
Protests in the transportation and shipping sectors continue in different regions of the Kingdom. Truck and transport drivers stress their demands for a reduction in fuel prices, especially diesel and gasoline. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jordan Jordan December 18, 2022
Owners of shops and sanitary ware hold a strike in solidarity with the strike of trucks and the public transport sector, to demand a reduction in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Jordan Jordan December 18, 2022
Truck and public transport drivers in Ma'an governorate continue their open-ended strike demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Ma'an Governorate Jordan December 15, 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
Shops in Kerak Governorate started a strike in solidarity with the public transport sector and truck drivers, demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Kerak Jordan December 14, 2022
Shop owners stage a strike in the city of Ma'an refusing to open in solidarity with the strike of truck drivers and the public transport sector demanding a reduction in fuel prices. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Ma'an Jordan December 14, 2022
Farmers organize a sit-in in front of the Prime Ministry After the Ministry of Water seized their funds and lands and announced their sale at a public auction. Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jordan Jordan December 14, 2022
Shops in Madaba governorate closed their doors for the second day in a row, in solidarity with the strike of the public transport sector and trucks. Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Support of a cause N/A Madaba Jordan December 14, 2022
Drivers and owners of yellow taxis in Jerash staged a sit-in near the governorate building demanding the suspension of unlicensed applications in the city. Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) Cooptation Jerash Jordan December 14, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart