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 451 - 460 of 826
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort descending
Tour guides in Petra stage a sit-in outside the Visitor Center to demand job opportunities, and to protest against the cancellation of their elections and the inaction of the Ministry of Tourism Workers group: Self-employed Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services N/A Petra Jordan October 15, 2021
The employees of the "Jordanian-Syrian Company for Land Transport" stage a sit-in in front of the Parliament to protest against the company's procrastination in paying them two years and three months of unpaid wages Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Amman Jordan October 17, 2021
Leftist student union in Al-Balqa Applied University stage a satiric sit-in under the slogan "Yes to a university environment that expels students" to protest against the administration's decisions preventing students from bringing drinks to the universit Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Salt Jordan October 17, 2021
Members of the General Union of Electricity Workers stage a protest in front of the headquarters of the General Federation of Trade Unions in Amman to demand trade unions elections to be held Workers group: Union / Syndicate Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan October 17, 2021
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's building in Amman to voice their demand for a better, cheaper, and more inclusive 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 17, 2021
Retirees of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company stage a sit-in in front of the company's headquarters in Amman to protest against the violation of the agreement on health insurance that they reached with the company the day before Workers group: Retirees Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Amman Jordan October 18, 2021
Teachers stage a sit-in outside the Karak Governorate building to protest against the repressive measures taken against members of the Syndicate of Teachers on World Teacher's Day, and against other repressive measures taken since July 25,2020 Workers group: Union / Syndicate, 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 Karak Jordan October 18, 2021
Yellow taxi drivers stage a sit-in in Salt to demand public authorities to dedicate them parking spots Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure, Demands for rights / Services Bargaining Salt Jordan October 18, 2021
Shop owners in the "Trucks city" area in Irbid stage a sit-in in front of the governorate headquarters to demand to find a solution in front of the repeated attacks and robberies they face since the Friday Market has been transferred to their area Workers group: Self-employed Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Irbid Jordan October 20, 2021
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart