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Wuune Belgium
Wuune is a self-organized union in Brussels, Belgium that operates completely independently from public authorities. The organization ensures members are represented in all decision-making areas, making the union truly belong to its members. At the core of Wuune’s structure is its sovereign members’ assembly, which determines action priorities, campaign strategies, and operating methods. The assembly also appoints representatives for roles essential to the union’s functioning. Wuune’s operational approach evolves with the union and adapts to its changing needs.
The union draws inspiration from “Community Organizing” principles, which involve engaging with neighborhood residents through door-to-door outreach or maintaining a presence in public spaces. This approach helps form groups and lead action campaigns at local scales, which can then expand to regional, federal, European, or even global levels.
Contact Information
Email: wuune@nubo.coop
Focus Areas
- Affordable housing
- Tenant rights
- Housing quality and standards
- Anti-eviction advocacy
- Community organizing
Key Challenges Addressed
- 20% rent increases every decade for 40 years
- Housing costs consuming 40% of household income
- Healthcare postponement due to financial constraints
- 40% of Brussels children living in unsanitary housing
- Daily eviction decisions affecting 11 tenant households
Initiatives
- Door-to-door community organizing
- Local action campaigns
- Direct tenant support
- Field surveys and research
- Public demonstrations and advocacy
ACORN Affiliates
Updates from the Field
- Locataires Ensemble Takes Action Against Overheating Homes in LyonMembers of Locataires Ensemble are mobilizing against overheating homes, a huge issue as the temperature continues to rise. They have launched a petition calling on the Mayor of Lyon to enforce protections like shutters and ceiling fans. A win here could set a precedent across France! Their efforts are building momentum across the globe as we move closer to… Read more: Locataires Ensemble Takes Action Against Overheating Homes in Lyon
- Living Rent Secures Major Rent Freeze Victory in GlasgowThis June, Living Rent kept the pressure up after last month’s “Unfair Funfair” by continuing their campaings for rent control in Glasgow. After months of hard work from tenants and under the threat of direct, collective action, the Water Row Company has reversed prior rent increases, apologised, frozen rent for a year and agreed to consult tenants on future… Read more: Living Rent Secures Major Rent Freeze Victory in Glasgow
- Youth Lead the Way in Cleveland and A Community Voice Fights Industrial Canal Expansion in LouisianaThis week, ACORN Cleveland’s youth leaders held a student-led town hall to respond to Ohio House Bill 96 and the federal education funding freeze. From demanding better school safety to protecting vital education resources, students made their voices heard and laid out a bold, community-centered vision for change. In Louisiana, A Community Voice continued their tireless advocacy against planned… Read more: Youth Lead the Way in Cleveland and A Community Voice Fights Industrial Canal Expansion in Louisiana
- Big Wins for Renters in Liverpool and Community Outreach in LeedsLiverpool tenants have secured an 80% rent hike reduction for hundreds of residents, a huge win that will have provide massive relief to renters who couldn’t afford such an insnae hike! In Leeds, members took their “Agony Acorn” stall to Holbeck Gala, talking to people about the issues hitting hardest in the community.
- ACORN Ottawa and Waterloo Region Achieve Major Wins for Tenant ProtectionsACORN Ottawa hosted a citywide Healthy Homes meeting to demand safe and livable housing and called on the city to implement landlord licensing. Waterloo Region ACORN members secured a major win when the city voted to move foward with a renovication bylaw, a real step toward tenant protections in Kitchener! 27 ACORN members and allies stormed the council… Read more: ACORN Ottawa and Waterloo Region Achieve Major Wins for Tenant Protections
- ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental HealthIn June, ACORN Kenya stood in solidarity with protests around the world by hosting their own event against the corrupt Adani Group. They also are planning a youth forum for July, in response to wide-spread protests from Kenyan youth against the government. The forum will focus on issues of wide-spread unemployment, the high cost of living, and… Read more: ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental Health
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