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Italy
Since its founding in 2011, ACORN Italy has been a leading force in the fight for tenants’ rights, tackling housing exploitation and advocating for fair rental laws. The organization played a crucial role in securing protections against “black rents,” where landlords forced tenants into illegal, contract-free agreements. Through relentless organizing, legal battles, and national advocacy, ACORN Italy won a historic Supreme Court victory in 2017, solidifying tenant protections and striking a major blow against housing injustice.
Today, ACORN Italy continues to empower renters, challenge exploitative landlords, and push for stronger housing rights, standing as a key part of the global ACORN movement.
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David Tozzo
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Latest News from ACORN Italy
- ACORN convenes first global Zoom call during COVID-19 pandemic
ACORN International board members, supported by their staff, convened in a first global Zoom call today. ACORN leaders from 15 countries and 20 affiliates joined the call and participated using translators and translation software. - ACORN at Long Last Wins battle at the Constitutional Court of ItalyThis past Thursday the Corte Costituzionale – Supreme Court of the Italian Republic – wrapped up 6 years of enduring battle ruling in favor of our case against so called ‘black rents’. Ever since ACORN International was founded in 2004 it had the goal of expanding his organizing operations throughout the globe, naturally dealing in… Read more: ACORN at Long Last Wins battle at the Constitutional Court of Italy
- Meeting mondiale annuale di ACORN – 5/6/7 giugno 2014
Si è tenuto in Inghilterra, gli scorsi 5/6/7 giugno presso la nuovissima sede di ACORN Bristol in Inghilterra, l’annuale meeting di ACORN International / Community Organizations International. La location è stata scelta anche in omaggio alle nuove ACORN England ed ACORN Scotland costituitesi di recente. Presenti i leader delle varie ACORN di ogni parte del… Read more: Meeting mondiale annuale di ACORN – 5/6/7 giugno 2014 - Diritto al Volo
Dopo (e assieme) ai diritti civili e dell’abitare, dopo il diritto alla difesa legale equa & solidale e il diritto alla salute, con Diritto al Volo ACORN Italy si rivolge alla tutela del diritto alla libera circolazione di donne e uomini, di cittadini e consumatori. Siamo orgogliosi, con ogni nostra nuova campagna, di ampliare… Read more: Diritto al Volo - Corriere della Sera, 30/4/2014EMERGENZA CASA Protesta al ministero dell’EconomiaInquilini contro gli «affitti in nero» La «cedolare secca» illegittima secondo la sentenza della Consulta. Unione Inquilini: a Roma oltre 1500 affitti (in nero) riconsegnati al fisco dal 2011 di Gianluca Russo 5 Emergenza casa shadow ROMA- Martedì di protesta sotto il Ministero dell’Economia di… Read more: Corriere della Sera, 30/4/2014
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Updates from the Field
- ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect TenantsACORN Union UK held its first-ever national convention in Bristol, bringing together over 200 members from across England and Wales for a day of workshops, strategy sessions, and action planning. The convention marked the launch of their new national campaign, Bailiffs Out of Britain, which calls for an end to the use of private bailiffs… Read more: ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect Tenants
- Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant VoicesIn July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
- Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina MemorialIn Louisiana, A Community Voice hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Awards to recognize the remarkable organizing efforts of local community members. Leaders including Tanya Harris-Glasow from Anthropocene Alliance and members of Louisiana Grassroots United were honored for their courage and dedication, exemplifying what it means to fight for justice and resilience in the face… Read more: Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial
- Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction ResistanceACORN Liverpool scored a major victory this month, stopping a planned rent hike and securing an 80% reduction for nearly 300 households. Meanwhile, ACORN Coventry successfully resisted an eviction after a member requested reasonable accommodations for his disability. Members rallied outside the apartment for over 10 hours, and the landlord ultimately canceled the eviction, showing… Read more: Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction Resistance
- ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in HousingACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating… Read more: ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing
- CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing JusticeAt the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice,… Read more: CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
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