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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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Voting for the common good

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.

Electronics industry "shameful" treatment of workers

Workers rights abuses in supply chains of Nokia, Microsoft, IBM and Panasonic are revealed in a new CAFOD-sponsored report

International Children’s Day: Looking after young people affected by HIV

1 June is International Children’s Day. This year we’re reflecting on the 3.4 million children under the age of 15 who live with HIV and AIDS, and the inspiring work of our partners to improve their lives.