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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.
Key Leader
David Tozzo
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- Rome
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
- Celebrating 55 Years of Organizing with a Global Stand Against AdaniConfirmed Affiliate Participation WHO Gautam Adani is one of the richest men in the world and the oligarch behind India’s most powerful corporate empire. His companies span fossil fuels, infrastructure, media, to defense and have grown through a pattern of land grabs, environmental destruction, and political favoritism. Adani’s destructive empire is propped up by a… Read more: Celebrating 55 Years of Organizing with a Global Stand Against Adani
- STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon?? STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon ?? On this year’s 139th International Workers’ Rights Day, ACORN International affiliate STRASCAS led a powerful protest parade in Douala with 190 members demanding decent work, safety, union rights, and social dialogue. Their slogans were clear: ✊ Decent work = Decent pay✊ More protection = Fewer deaths✊… Read more: STRASCAS marches for workers’ rights in Cameroon
- ACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against LandlordsACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis by Nick Bano, published in the latest issue of the London Review of Books. The article doesn’t just name-check ACORN, it highlights the heart of our work: turning frustration, fear, and isolation into collective action and power. Shenker writes… Read more: ACORN is featured in Jack Shenker’s review of Against Landlords
- ACORN London members have been working non-stop throughout April, delivering impressive results in their fight for housing justice and community power!From standing shoulder-to-shoulder to prevent a neighbor’s eviction to launching a new branch — Every door knocked is another potential member, every meeting builds our collective strategy, and every action puts landlords and officials on notice that housing justice cannot wait. 10 direct actions with targets confronted1 successful eviction resistance5 community meetings organized1 new branch… Read more: ACORN London members have been working non-stop throughout April, delivering impressive results in their fight for housing justice and community power!
- 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!
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