ACORN Peru continued their hard work advocating for children’s rights, as well as continued work on the new rural community project.

ACORN Canada had a busy month, with over 100 ACORN Ontario members organizing critical next steps for full rent control in the face of imminent early elections. Ottawa ACORN amassed over 70 ACORN members and tenants from across the city in front of city hall to show city council how important and urgent an anti-renoviction bylaw is to the tenants in this city! When we fight together, we win!

ACORN Honduras continued their tireless advocacy for children’s rights, health, and education this month, hosting an internationally attended conference on children’s rights.

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.

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.

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’s Collective held a meeting in the Dharvi community center, featuring reports and strategies from the field organizers.

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!

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 International is growing stronger every day! With passionate organizers trained to lead new regional branches, we’re proud to announce exciting expansions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. From Germany to Kenya, and from Belgium to India, our teams are hitting the streets, knocking on doors, and empowering communities with the tools to build grassroots power.

Here’s a glimpse of the global movement in action:

• ACORN UK’s Nick Ballard training Malte from Germany 🇩🇪
• Dharmendra leading Hawkers outreach in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, connecting workers with social security schemes 🇮🇳
• Belgian organizer David Prino door-knocking with trainer Naomi Cornelder from the Netherlands 🇧🇪🇳🇱
• Emily Armitage alongside Grace, our fantastic trainee from Kenya 🇰🇪

Together, we’re building a world where everyone has the power to win! Let’s keep growing and fighting for justice worldwide!