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  1. Feb 3

    UK businesses could potentially be buying and selling blood gold from this region. They must make sure their activities do not put indigenous people, their territory & environment at risk Join our campaign for a Business, Human Rights and Environment Act

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  2. Feb 3

    We welcome this BBC film on illegal mining in ’s Amazon. CAFOD partners have been testifying for years about illegal gold mining activity in Yanomami Indigenous Territory

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  3. Feb 2

    Great to see the launch of a new APPG on yesterday! It comes as CAFOD calls for greater protections for communities defending their forests, especially from negative business activity. Join our campaign:

    Very exciting to see the new UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Global Deforestation established yesterday, Co-chaired by
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  4. Jan 30

    We will be supporting Afghans who have urgent humanitarian needs over the coming months – both within Afghanistan and in neighbouring countries – whilst also continuing to provide longer-term support. You can donate to the to support that here:

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  5. Jan 30

    Afghanistan is at a crisis point - families are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance as winter sets in. A shocking but poignant piece from .

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    Jan 28

    is looking for a Campaigns Coordinator to join us at a really exciting time for the organisation (and sector). I might be biased but it's a great place to work!

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    Jan 27

    BREAKING: 300+ scientists have warned the government that leaving billions of people in the global south unvaccinated is a reckless approach to public health that could lead to new dangerous variants of Covid-19. We have no time to waste. We need a .

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    Jan 21

    🔊NEW EQUALS EP OUT NOW! 🔊 You’ve seen the headlines: we face a historic explosion in billionaire wealth and inequality. Why is this? What does it mean for capitalism ask the leading inequality scholar Tune in! ▶️

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  9. Jan 25

    Great interactive piece from the on Africa’s rising cities

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    Jan 24

    ICYMI: "While addressing our own personal privilege requires a change of heart and actions, addressing organisational privilege requires a change in systems and culture." Read the new blog from Brian Standley of :

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  11. Jan 21

    Great to see covering this!

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  12. Jan 21

    Pushing for 'neglected' or 'underutilised' crops that might be more resilient to climate change & building on Indigenous/farmer knowledge is crucial to tackling the food crisis we face. But this also means pushing for nutritional and diverse crops too.

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    Jan 14

    Speaking out for justice goes hand in hand with our work to help communities flourish. But under the , acts such as prayer vigils, public acts of worship & protests could be restricted or banned. Add your voice by signing the petition now⬇️

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    Jan 13

    We have joined other faith and belief groups urging Peers to amend the Proposed new restrictions on peaceful protest are likely to have serious consequences for faith and other communities across the country.

    Today we sent a joint faith and belief letter to all Peers urging them to change the Please sign the petition against the bill if you haven't already ✍️ Together we can show MPs and Peers the strength of opposition to this bill
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    Jan 12

    As Catholics, we must voice our opposition against harm to our common home and our sisters and brothers. But the will restrict our ability to put our faith into action. Sign 's petition today to defend your right to protest:

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  16. Jan 10

    Good to hear MPs debate supply chains and deforestation in Westminster Hall last week. However, more must be done which is why we are calling for a new Business, Human Rights, and Environment Act. Find out more about our new campaign👇🏽

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    "If you take away the financial blood, then [deforesting companies] will not be able to carry on doing the damage they are," says MP in debate on Amazon . Thanks to MP Chris Grayling & for also making the case for UK action!
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    Jan 10

    ❗We must hold UK companies to account when they fail to prevent human rights and environmental abuses. ⚖️That's why we're calling on the UK govt. to introduce a new Business, Human Rights and Environment Act. 📝Email your MP today, to help protect people and our common home!

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    Jan 4

    Looking for a New Challenge? Come and work in CAFOD's public policy team on climate and food policy - as part of our exciting new Global Advocacy Programme on Food Systems

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  19. Jan 4

    Looking for a New Challenge? Come and work in CAFOD's public policy team on climate and food policy - as part of our exciting new Global Advocacy Programme on Food Systems

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  20. 22 Dec 2021

    Last week, hit the Philippines. Over 375 people are thought to have lost their lives & thousands of homes were destroyed. We've pledged £40,000 to support in their response, providing urgent humanitarian aid to those affected⬇️

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