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The DRC is a vast country with immense mineral wealth and natural resources. It is emerging from more than a decade of devastating civil war in which almost four million people died and as many as half a million women and girls have been victims of extreme sexual violence carried out by armed groups.
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TAGS: 197.DR Congo, 167.Peace and conflict, 189.Where we work
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Our Public Policy Team researches and analyses international policies affecting poor communities, and suggests alternatives to reduce poverty.
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TAGS: 165.Aid, 290.Civil Society and Governance, 175.Climate change and environment, 261.Economic justice, 168.Emergencies, 167.Peace and conflict, 285.Policy and research, 289.Post MDGs, 260.Private Sector
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Catholic Church in Africa outraged by Congo violence
African Catholic Church leaders meeting in Kinshasa say that escalating violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo is causing a major humanitarian tragedy.
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TAGS: 350.Africa, 197.DR Congo, 168.Emergencies, 265.Emergency news, 263.News, 328.Press release
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50 Years 50 faces: sexual violence in DRC
CAFOD urges UK government to protect women and girls in DR Congo as a new exhibition on sexual violence launches
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Unearth Justice Update – Gold Mining
Many of you may have seen the recent Channel 4 Dispatches programme, ‘The Real Price of Gold’, and so we wanted to update you on our work in relation to mining and how you can help.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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Unearth Justice campaign: tough action on pollution
Mining is often a cause of conflict, environmental destruction and toxic pollution. Since 2006, you have been calling on companies and governments to end this injustice, and give poor communities a greater say in whether mining is allowed, how it operates, and who benefits, as part of our Unearth Justice campaign. Find out how our actions are seeing results.
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CAFOD calls on mining giant AngloGold Ashanti to share its contract with local community
CAFOD welcomes the news that the review of mining company AngloGold Ashanti’s contract in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been concluded, but calls for this contract to be shared with the local community. Press release in English or French
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DRC: New report questions benefit of AngloGold Ashanti mine project to communities
As protracted negotiations over mining contract awards draw to a close in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new joint report reveals the potential environmental and social impacts of a new mine on local communities.
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Colombia: Putting victims first in the road to reconciliation
In a country torn by conflict, CARITAS Colombia is working for lasting peace, and reparation for victims.
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Congo: Anniversary marred by brutalisation of women
The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates 50 years of independence, but in the eastern region of the country one woman is being raped every 30 minutes
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