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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.

Campaigns success as David Cameron calls on the EU to open up the books

CAFOD is delighted that the Prime Minister has spoken out in support of vital legislation requiring oil, gas and mining companies to open up their books on the payments they make to developing countries.

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.

Faith in Nigeria

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos promotes cooperation in the everyday and normal aspects of living as the best way of overcoming conflict.

Peru: Mining company faces torture allegations

As alleged victims of torture in Peru bring an injunction against British mining company Monterrico Metals, NGOs are calling for foreign victims of UK corporate abuses to have better access to justice in English courts