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Take a Step for Fairtrade Fortnight in 2012
The Fairtrade Foundation and CAFOD are challenging people to take a step for Fairtrade Fortnight, 27 February to 11 March 2012. What can you do to make a difference to the lives of farmers in the developing world who grow the products you buy?
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 174.Trade and Fairtrade
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Robin Hood Tax debate: Watch it here!
On Tuesday 29 March, St Paul’s Cathedral hosted a debate entitled ‘Should we Bank on the Robin Hood Tax?’ Jointly organised by CAFOD, Tearfund, The Salvation Army and St Paul’s Institute, the debate focused on the extent to which the financial sector has a moral role to play in contributing to the common good.
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TAGS: 267.Campaigning news, 263.News, 28.Robin Hood Tax
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Goldcorp staff face criminal charges over mine pollution after CAFOD investigation
Authorities in Honduras last week filed criminal charges against senior officials of Entremares based on evidence from aid agency CAFOD of severe water contamination.
Related Article: Unearth Justice Campaign: tough action on pollution>>
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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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TAGS: 287.Extractives, 218.Peru, 328.Press release
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"Conflict sensitivity" in emergencies
"If you’re trying to help people whose homes are knee-deep in water, your priority is to respond quickly," says CAFOD's Anne Street, “but it’s really important to take the context into account, or you can end up making things worse."
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TAGS: 265.Emergency news, 263.News
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The Silenced: Fighting for Press Freedom in Mexico
CAFOD is launching a new photo exhibition, developed in collaboration with The Guardian and the Committee to Protect Journalists. ‘The Silenced: Fighting for Press Freedom in Mexico’ commemorates Mexican reporters who have lost their lives in pursuit of truth.
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Olympic values inspire young people to pass on the peace
With more than 8000 young Catholics attending, the Flame National Youth Congress at Wembley Arena provided the perfect backdrop for the official unveiling of Pass it On, CAFOD’s Olympics peace campaign aimed at children and young people in England and Wales.
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TAGS: 31.Great Generation, 263.News, 266.UK News, 33.Young People, 57.Youth group, 77.Youth leaders
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50 years of CAFOD: What lit your flame?
As we begin to mark our 50th anniversary year at CAFOD, our director, Chris Bain, shares how some of CAFOD's staff became inspired to join the fight against poverty and injustice.
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TAGS: 248.50th Anniversary, 263.News, 266.UK News
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Barefoot Runner joins the Liverpool Fun Run
Barefoot Runner and long-term CAFOD supporter John McBride will be joining the Liverpool Fun Run, now in its 27th year.
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TAGS: 105.Dioceses, 242.Events, 18.Fundraising, 140.Fundraising ideas, 115.Liverpool, 263.News, 141.Running event, 137.Sponsored event, 266.UK News
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Child trauma centre opens in Gaza
Opening of new psycho-social centre in Gaza highlights child trauma
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