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Living Rent Glasgow Demands 25% Social Housing in New Builds with “Wheel of Misfortune” Action
Living Rent Glasgow hosted a “Wheel of Misfortune” action, attended by over 100 people, to expose to Glasgow City Council some of serious impacts of complete lack of social housing and the crisis of affordability. Living Rent is rallying for 25% of all new builds in the city to be social homes. When we fight together, we win!
ACORN Peru Advocates for Children’s Rights and Advances Rural Community Projects
ACORN Peru continued their hard work advocating for children’s rights, as well as continued work on the new rural community project.
A Community Voice Stands with New Orleans Health Care Workers on Strike
In October, A Community Voice stood strong with health care workers on the picket line and rally for a strike at University Medical Center in New Orleans. ACORN stands firm with strikes for worker’s rights all over the world!
ACORN Kenya Marches Against Gender-Based Violence with Over 100 Participants
When gender-based violence (GBV) took a devastating uptick in Korogocho this fall, ACORN Kenya immediately began hosting meetings for the women who were most affected and their allies, building support from the ground up through trainings and solidarity. This month, the group took public action! More than 100 participants marched on local police offices, demanding clear and strict repercussions for those perpetrating gender-based violence.
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 took action in Marseille to denounce real estate capitalism, which allows multi-property owners to profit at the expense of the most vulnerable.
ACORN Peru Celebrates Youth Amid Escalating Violence and Political Challenges
In October, ACORN Peru faced increasing social and political unease, as violence continues to escalate, and the government does little so protect it’s people. Even in the face of these challenges, ACORN hosted events to celebrate the vitality and brilliance of their young people, ensuring there are moments of celebration and solidarity even in dark times.
ACORN India Women’s Waste Collective Shares Strategies at Dharavi Meeting
ACORN India Women’s Waste Collective’s Collective held a meeting in the Dharvi community center, featuring reports and strategies from the field organizers.
ACORN Canada Wins Renoviction Bylaw in Toronto and Advances Rent Control in Alberta
ACORN Canada secured a major win in Toronto, where they helped pass a Renoviction bylaw through city council, and in Alberta, ACORN members hosted a successful community forum on campaigns for rent control, building momentum and spreading the word!
Popular Struggle Committee Gains Global Attention for Olive Harvest Crisis in Palestine
The Popular Struggle Coordinating Committee is continuing their rally for international support and awareness to defend the olive harvest in Palestine. This month, the former mayor of Barcelona and two members of European Parliament traveled to Qusra to bring exposure to the injustices. So far, three farmers have been detailed for attempting to harvest their own olives, and tear gas has been fired at over a hundred farmers and their supporters.
ACORN Falmouth and Penryn Launch Free Parking Campaign and Fundraise for Palestine
At their monthly meeting, ACORN Falmouth and Penryn got a running start on their free parking campaign, and launched a new collaboration with the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee- selling t-shirts to benefit the PSCC’s work in Palestine.
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