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'Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights' published
Following six years’ research and consultation, the United Nations has released a set of ‘Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights’. The ‘Guiding Principles’, led by UN Special Representative John Ruggie, aim to provide for the first time, an authoritative global standard that will ensure businesses respect the human rights of the communities in which they work.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 260.Private Sector, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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International Women’s Day: A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work
Tuesday 8 March marks the 100th year of International Women’s Day. This year, celebrations focus on education and training for women.
Of the world’s poorest billion people, 70 per cent are women and girls. Education and training are vital so they can get a job and provide for their families.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 319.Gender, 263.News, 260.Private Sector, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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Fairtrade Gold – a glimmer of hope?
The Fairtrade foundation is launching its new Fairtrade campaign
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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CAFOD response to UK government white paper on trade issues
The government today published Trade and investment for growth White Paper. In response, CAFOD's economics analyst Christina Weller said: "During the economic crisis, farming and setting up small businesses kept heads above water in the poorest countries."
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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Fairtrade Fortnight hits 1,000,001 target
CAFOD campaigners are celebrating the success of Fairtrade Fortnight’s ‘The Big Swap’ (27 February – 7 March), which saw parishes, schools and dioceses across the UK swapping their usual purchases for Fairtrade ones.
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An important step towards Fairtrade gold
CAFOD welcomes the launch by the Fairtrade Foundation and the Alliance for Responsible Mining of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standards.
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Chocolate message delivered to the Treasury
Campaigners deliver chocolate gold bars to the Treasury, calling for money to help poor countries adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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International trade has the potential to lift millions of people out of poverty. But trade rules are stacked in favour of rich countries and companies
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First LiveSimply parish gets award
Reading parish celebrates living more simply
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TAGS: 17.Campaigning, 267.Campaigning news, 26.Climate Justice, 300.Creation, 304.Faith in Action, 27.LiveSimply award, 263.News, 121.Portsmouth, 266.UK News
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New LiveSimply video celebrates parishes taking action
Four parishes have now received awards for living more simply, protecting the planet and tackling poverty.
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TAGS: 17.Campaigning, 267.Campaigning news, 109.Clifton, 175.Climate change and environment, 26.Climate Justice, 112.Hexham and Newcastle, 27.LiveSimply award, 263.News, 259.Parish, 121.Portsmouth, 266.UK News
RELATED TAGS: 17.Campaigning, 267.Campaigning news, 266.UK News
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