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 541 - 550 of 826
Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Owners of private schools stage a sit-in in front of Irbid Education Directorate to protest against the decision to impose distance learning to contain Covd-19 | Workers group: Self-employed | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | October 11, 2020 |
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 |
Residents who live in a camp in Irbid block a street in the camp to protest the overflowing of sewage water into their neighbourhoods and the inaction of the Yarmouk Water Company | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Road blockade, Tire burning | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | May 24, 2022 |
Yarmouk University employees protest to demand greater labor bonuses and social security allowances | Workers group: Public Sector | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | March 3, 2020 |
Contract workers at the Irbid Municipality stage a sit-in to protest their dismissal | Workers group: Other | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | April 7, 2022 |
Bus owners stage a protest against the new routes established by the transport authorities of the Irbid governorate | Workers group: Self-employed | Policy grievances, Corporatist grievances | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | Bargaining | Irbid | Jordan | August 25, 2020 |
Members of the local councils of Greater Irbid Municipality stage a protest to denounce the lack of inclusion of local councilors in the governorate decision-making | Affected group (inc. NIMBY) | Political recognition & inclusion | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | April 8, 2019 |
Employees of Yarmouk University stage a sit-in to protest against the university’s failure to address their demands | Workers group: Public Sector | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | March 10, 2020 |
Political parties and activists organise a sit-in in Irbid in solidarity with Palestine condemning ongoing Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip | Political Party | Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Irbid | Jordan | May 12, 2021 |
Yarmouk University’s administrative staff demands greater bonuses | Workers group: Public Sector | Corporate grievances | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | Bargaining | Irbid | Jordan | October 11, 2020 |