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.
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Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Taxi and collective taxi drivers and operators stage a sit-in outside the Greater Amman Municipality headquarters to demand the payment of a fuel subsidy allowance announced by the government two months ago | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Amman | Jordan | September 27, 2022 |
Protesters stage a sit-in outside the Israeli embassy in Amman in support of the Palestinian people to protest against the Israeli violations in Jerusalem | Collective / Informal group | Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Amman | Jordan | April 15, 2022 |
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to protest against the deterioration of their health insurance | Workers group: Retirees | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | Bargaining | Amman | Jordan | October 20, 2021 |
Unemployed PhDs hold a protest sit-in in front of the Prime Minister residence in Amman demanding to be appointed in Jordanian universities | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Amman | Jordan | April 24, 2019 |
Unemployed youth from Karak governorate inaugurates an open-ended sit-in in front of the Royal Hashemite Court demanding job opportunities | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | Bargaining | Amman | Jordan | February 25, 2019 |
Travel drivers operating in Saudi Arabia stage a sit-in in front of the Transportation Regulatory Authority demanding to obtain the travel visa to restart working in the country | 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 | June 15, 2021 |
Workers and retirees of the Lafarge Jordan Cement Company stage a sit-in outside the Amman Chamber of Industry building where a meeting is held to discuss the restructuring plan they oppose | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Retirees, Workers group: Other | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Amman | Jordan | October 12, 2021 |
Youth activists stage a sit-in in Amman's Fourth Circle to protest against corruption and the deterioration of socio-economic conditions, demanding the implementation of overarching reforms for greater social justice | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure, Corruption and/ or lack of accountability | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Amman | Jordan | December 20, 2018 |
Retirees from the Jordanian Phosphate Mines Company staged a sit-in at the company's Amman headquarters in order to seek the reinstatement of health insurance as it existed in 2000. | Workers group: Retirees | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Amman | Jordan | January 8, 2023 |
Graduates who are over 48 years old stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to demand to keep their right to employment regardless of their age | Workers group: Unemployed | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Amman | Jordan | August 7, 2022 |