Press releases
Press releases for September 2008.
Douglas Alexander presents Christian Aid director with honorary OBE
October 21 2008 - Douglas Alexander, UK secretary of state for international development, today presented to Dr Daleep Mukarji, Christian Aid Director, the award of honorary OBE in recognition of a career dedicated to the alleviation of poverty.
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Carbon emission cuts of 80% welcomed
October 16 2008 - Christian Aid joined with other campaigners today in welcoming the UK government’s announcement of its decision to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 rather than 60% by 2050.
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EU retreating from carbon emissions pledge
October 15 2008 - Christian Aid says the European Union is showing a clear lack of vision and leadership in the climate change debate.
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A nationwide call for tough action on climate change
October 15 2008 - Christian Aid supporters from all over the UK massed in London today to demand an escalation of the fight against climate change.
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Action is needed to protect Angolan human rights group
October 6, 2008 - A threat to ban a prominent human rights group in Angola, Africa’s top oil producer, is raising serious concerns in the wake of recent elections. Civil society in Angola and internationally is calling on the Angolan government, the EU and other international bodies to protect human rights defenders in the country.
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Emergency funds sent to Zimbabwe to combat food catastrophe
October 14 2008 - Christian Aid has released emergency funds to provide seeds for farmers in Zimbabwe’s Midlands province.
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