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Urgent call for new rules which put morality at heart of financial system
Bishops, business leaders and the Catholic community in England and Wales are all calling for companies to ‘open up their books’ to help prevent corruption and enable poor communities to benefit from the wealth generated by natural resources, such as minerals, oil and gas.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 260.Private Sector
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Volunteer Week: a big 'thank you' to our movers and shakers!
This week is National Volunteer Week. We’d like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all those volunteering heroes who make our work possible – just a few of whom are featured below.
Thank you for all that you do. You inspire us!
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CAFOD reaction to plans to dismantle the Serious Fraud Office
Director of Advocacy Neil Thorns: "David Cameron must listen to expert advice and reject this misguided Home Office plan."
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The campaign to get a Robin Hood Tax on financial transactions launched just six months ago. But what a six months! Here are some highlights from the diary of a Robin Hood Tax campaigner….
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A budget that helps the poorest
Ordinary people around the world have suffered as a result of the financial crisis. We are calling for the government to introduce a Robin Hood Tax in this week’s budget, and help get people back on their feet.
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"I've developed a real passion for causes worth fighting for."
Lucy Jenkinson, 20, hopes to work for a charity when she finishes her studies. She volunteers with CAFOD’s community fundraising and campaigns teams during university holidays.
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CAFOD's response to the announcements in Alistair Darling's budget on the Green Investement Bank, Financial Transaction Tax and international aid.
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Peru: Thousands march to protect water
Thousands of worried Peruvians have walked 870 kilometres to protest about how government and mining companies have neglected the quality of their water supplies.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 218.Peru, 260.Private Sector, 178.Water
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Open up the books: Keep up the pressure for robust transparency laws
Over 900 of you emailed UK government ministers, telling them why you think it’s important that businesses open up their books, before a crucial EU meeting on 20 February. What happened at the meeting? Why do we still need to keep up the pressure?
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Love truth: open up the books on mineral extraction
On 13 February, CAFOD and other members of the Publish What You Pay coalition called on businesses to 'love truth' and to open up the books as part of a global day of action.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 260.Private Sector
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