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 31 - 40 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Countrysort ascending Date
Citizens in Karak hold a demonstration in solidarity with the Teachers' Union Collective / Informal group Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice March Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Karak Jordan February 8, 2021
Workers in the wedding and party industry stage a protest in front of the Parliament to demand the re-opening of the sector 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 February 7, 2021
The Association of Jordanian Farmers stages a demonstration at the Ministry of Labor to protest against the shortage of foreign agricultural laborers Workers group: Self-employed, Workers group: Union / Syndicate Corporatist grievances Demonstration Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan February 7, 2021
Unemployed of the Karak district stage a protest to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan February 6, 2021
Bus drivers and owners stage a strike in Karak to demand compensations for the economic losses provoked by the Covid-19 restrictions on the capacity of buses Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Karak Jordan February 1, 2021
Citizens of Dhiban hold a march in solidarity with the Teachers' Union Collective / Informal group Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice March Support of a cause, Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Dhiban Jordan January 31, 2021
Employees of Saru Municipality stage a protest to demand the payment of back allocations and bonuses Workers group: Public Sector Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Saru Jordan January 28, 2021
Affected citizens stage a protest in Irbid to protest against the project of new cementery in Neit Ras Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan January 26, 2021
Shopkeepers stage a protest at the Irbid Municipality against the decision to grant new licenses for vegetable shops Workers group: Self-employed, Workers group: Union / Syndicate Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Irbid Jordan January 19, 2021
Shopkeepers of Jerash central district hold a demonstration to protest against the municipal decision to pave the area and prevent the entrance of cars Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Jerash Jordan January 10, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart