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Peru: Speak up for indigenous rights

At least 33 people died when police broke up a peaceful protest by indigenous groups against a government plan to implement Peru's Free Trade Agreement with the US. Email the Peruvian government now, telling it to protect indigenous rights

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Father Henri de Roziers (left) has been working in Brazil for 20 years defending the rights of the landless as part of the Pastoral Land Commission (CPT), a CAFOD partner

Brazil: Fighting modern-day slavery

A CAFOD partner is helping poor people in Brazil stand up for their rights against some of the powerful landowners

Published on 12/11/2009, last updated on 10/08/2011
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