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France – Alliance Citoyenne
The members of the Alliance Citoyenne organize themselves in the face of all the injustices of daily life. Faced with slum landlords, poor management of public housing, energy poverty, discrimination, social inequalities at school and attacks on public services, Alliance Citoyenne takes action together.
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Latest News from ACORN France
- Locataires Ensemble: Expanding Across France for Affordable, Decent, and Eco-Friendly Housing.
In 2024, the movement for more affordable, decent, and eco-friendly housing picked up speed. More and more collectives and unions joined the Locataires Ensemble federation: Grenoble, Échirolles,… Read more: Locataires Ensemble: Expanding Across France for Affordable, Decent, and Eco-Friendly Housing. - Justice Ensemble Leads First National Meetings on Democratic Participation and Associative Freedoms
Justice Ensemble, through the Alinsky Institute, organized the first National Meetings on democracy of interpellation and associative freedoms on November 28 and 29, 2024. Over 200… Read more: Justice Ensemble Leads First National Meetings on Democratic Participation and Associative Freedoms - Riverains Ensemble Demands Transparency on Pesticide Use in La Rochelle
In October, members of the Riverains Ensemble union mobilized in La Rochelle to demand transparency on the names of pesticides sprayed around their homes. Meanwhile, the Locataires Ensemble union… Read more: Riverains Ensemble Demands Transparency on Pesticide Use in La Rochelle - Alliance Citoyenne Secures Rehousing Without Rent Increases for Families Displaced by Fire
This month, Alliance Citoyenne advocated for several tenant families, including a young mother who was left homeless after a fire. The tenants’ union Locataires Ensemble immediately mobilized and… Read more: Alliance Citoyenne Secures Rehousing Without Rent Increases for Families Displaced by Fire - Alliance Citoyenne Kicks Off Thermal Renovation Project to Cut Bills and Boost Sustainability
Alliance Citoyenne in the Monod District came together to celebrate the start of a potential thermal renovation project on an old building, which would bring cheaper… Read more: Alliance Citoyenne Kicks Off Thermal Renovation Project to Cut Bills and Boost Sustainability
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- Jeudi 23 novembre 2023, pour la troisième édition de la journée contre la précarité énergétique, les membres du syndicat Locataires en action se sont mobilisé·es […]
- Retour sur les combats des locataires de la cité Hélène Cochennec – rues Hélène Cochennec, Charles Tillon et Alfred Jarry à Auberviliers. Au début de […]
- Le 20 septembre dernier, excédé·es par les ascenseurs à l’arrêt et jamais réparés, les locataires du 112 Hélène Cochennec, de Félix Faure et de la […]
- La place des Géants, quartier de la Villeneuve, est un quartier prioritaire de la politique de la ville (QPV) de la ville de Grenoble. Alors […]
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- Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensationCongratulations to our affiliate, Living Rent Dundee in Scotland, for their victory securing both compensation and critical repairs for union member Charlie. Charlie endured unacceptable living conditions in their Dundee tenement flat, suffering from severe roof damage that caused water to leak into walls and ceilings. This led to serious mold and dampness issues throughout… Read more: Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensation
- ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!In a huge victory for member Stuart, ACORN Bradford has successfully fought back against harassment from bailiffs. Stuart had been relentlessly chased over debts, facing threats of forced entry and a council that refused to establish a payment plan. But thanks to the determination and solidarity of Bradford members, the bailiffs have been called off,… Read more: ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!
- Adani’s Empty Promises: Unraveling a Potential Investment MirageIn the high-stakes world of international business and politics, promises can be as ephemeral as smoke—and sometimes just as deceptive. The case of Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire facing serious fraud allegations, exemplifies how grand proclamations of economic transformation can mask potentially corrupt practices. What begins as a tantalizing tweet about massive U.S. investments quickly… Read more: Adani’s Empty Promises: Unraveling a Potential Investment Mirage
- Adani Group and Dharavi: Corporate Expansion, PoliticalConnections, and Community Displacement in MumbaiFor nearly two decades, ACORN International has supported organizations working in Dharavi, acommunity of millions in the heart of Mumbai. The report details the dangers facing residentsin the face of a re-development contract granted to the Adani Group, questions about thegranting of the contract and the history of the Adani Group including the serious concerns… Read more: Adani Group and Dharavi: Corporate Expansion, PoliticalConnections, and Community Displacement in Mumbai
- Living Rent Members in Troglen Secure Victory: Action Against Damp, Mould, and Unsafe Living Conditions Leads to Immediate Results!Living Rent members at Sanctuary Housing in Troglen banded together out of concern for damp and mould in their homes, clogged gutters, and woodlice on the balconies. Residents banded together and took action- submitting a petition with over 70 signatures demanding a meeting with Sanctuary’s Housing Director, and marching on the central office. Within a week,… Read more: Living Rent Members in Troglen Secure Victory: Action Against Damp, Mould, and Unsafe Living Conditions Leads to Immediate Results!
- ACORN Honduras Wraps Up 2024 with Strong Connections: Evaluating Progress and Expanding Support for Children’s Rights into 2025.This December, ACORN Honduras did an end-of-year evaluation of their activities and accomplishments in support of rights for children, and spent time connecting with local community centers to expand and deepen their network. Kicking off 2025 right!
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