Press releases
A key resource for journalists and people who work in media: find all the latest releases from CAFOD's media team, offering key commentary on all aspects of our work.
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
Haiti: Confronting challenges six months on
Six months after the catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the Caribbean island of Haiti, the situation on the ground remains extremely difficult
Our partners are responding to the drought in Niger, where more than half the people are facing severe hunger because of poor rains
CAFOD welcomes transparent aid
CAFOD welcomes the Secretary of State's announcement that Britain’s aid is to become more transparent
Queen's Speech: Our response on aid
The Government intends to honour its promises to the world's poorest people, even in these difficult economic times - but no legislation was introduced to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on aid.
Lent promises to change the world
Chucking the chocolates and bottling the booze are some of the things we aim to give up over Lent. On Ash Wednesday (17th February), we are sending out a rallying call to join us and 'give it up!’
Aid: Race against time to pass new Bill
Today the government released copies of draft legislation that will commit the UK to spending 0.7 per cent of gross national income on aid by 2013.
Peru: International outcry brings action
An international outcry against a government crackdown on protestors in Peru has helped protect the rights of indigenous people. Many of you added your voices to that call, but we need to keep up the pressure on new cabinet ministers
Africa's low ambitions on climate finance "disappointing"
At talks in Copenhagen today Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi proposed a weak climate finance package which cut original demands by 75 per cent
Climate change: Brown says we face "momentous choice"
Gordon Brown's tough words on climate change to the MEF are a timely warning to rich nations ahead of the crucial Copenhagen summit in December
Aid: Brown pledges to hit 0.7% target
We are delighted at the prospect that the 0.7 per cent aid target will become law, announced by Gordon Brown at the Labour Party conference
Coalition urges UN to fight corruption
Faith leaders and relief agencies urge UN to fight the corruption that compounds poverty
Zimbabwe: Be careful of false impressions
A Zimbabwean Catholic priest says that, despite supermarket shelves heaving with food imported from South Africa, the majority of Zimbabweans are still in need of food and basic medicines
CAFOD Salford and Birmingham diocesan officers Anne-Marie Coppock and Abigail McMillan have returned from a fact-finding mission to Zimbabwe with a message of hope
Copenhagen: Ready to join with government
We welcome the challenge of working with government in mobilising people on the issue of climate change
Boots leaves the Ethical Trading Initiative
High street chemist Boots is turning its back on workers by cutting back its ethical trading commitments, according to NGO members of the Ethical Trading Initiative.
Double whammy hits UK aid budget
Research from CAFOD shows the economic and financial crisis is set to wipe up to $41billion from the UK aid budget for developing countries over the next seven years
Child trauma centre opens in Gaza
Opening of new psycho-social centre in Gaza highlights child trauma
Peru: Issue is the common good
Peruvian Archbishop Miguel Cabrejos has called today for law and order in his country after more than 30 people were killed when government troops attacked protesters
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