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 Locationsort ascending Country Date
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
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
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
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
Dozens of siblings of the demonstrators arrested during the March 13-14 protests stage a sit-in in Yarqa to demand their immediate release Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Yarqa Jordan March 27, 2021
Families of students living in the Wadi Bin Hammad area stage a sit-in in front of Battir mixed school to protest the lack of transportation for the students Clan member Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Wadi Bin Hammad Jordan September 6, 2022
Workers, contractors, and owners of machineries of the "Wind Energy" complex in Tafilah stage a sit-in 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 Tafilah Jordan July 7, 2021
Teachers of the Tafilah governorate stage a sit-in 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 Tafilah Jordan March 1, 2021
Unemployed start an open-ended sit-in in Tafilah outside the Governorate building to demand job opportunities Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Tafilah Jordan February 7, 2022
Workers employed in the school construction projects implemented by the Tafilah Governorate stage a sit-in 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 Tafilah Jordan June 7, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart