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Press release: Xstrata mine protests: Aid agency CAFOD welcomes release of Peruvian partners
Two CAFOD partners who had been detained by police whilst investigating human rights abuses near Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata‟s new Tintaya site in Peru have been released along with six others. Their arrest on unsubstantiated charges came following complaints of intimidation by local security forces.
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The true test of a fair society is the degree to which it fulfils human rights - and human rights groups play a crucial role in protecting the rights of ordinary people and promoting development
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The government asked Lord Ashdown to review the way the UK responds to emergencies around the world. We welcome the publication of his report.
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Bishop of Middlesbrough supports CAFOD’s Give It Up! campaign
Bishop Drainey of Middlesbrough Diocese travelled to Colombia, where he met Amparo and her community. Here he reflects on his experiences and says why he's supporting Give it Up! this Lent.
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Archbishop of Harare calls for "humility"
Following the historic Zimbabwe power-sharing agreement, the Archbishop of Harare has called for "a lot of courage and a lot of humility" from its leaders to turn the crisis-hit country around
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Bishops’ Conference urges healing and reconciliation
"Huge challenges" ahead for Zimbabwe's new government of national unity, despite the power-sharing deal which has sparked new hope for the people
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CAFOD director Chris Bain explains why, wherever we put our cross on the ballot paper this election, we must look for a vision of a future based on the common good.
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No claims clergy get Bishop’s bonus
A Newcastle-based insurance brokers that offers a £5 charity donation for every priest who signs up for a policy with them is to present CAFOD with a cheque for more than £1,000
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Afghanistan ten years on: building a future on equality
On the tenth anniversary of the international military intervention in Afghanistan, CAFOD is joining Afghan women’s rights activists to call for more positive change in years to come.
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Reflection by Archbishop Pedro Casaldaliga
Not yet beatified but still a saint to many. "Celebrating the Anniversary of our Saint Romero of the Americas is to celebrate a testimony that fills us with prophecy," reflects Archbishop Pedro Casaldaliga.
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