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December 28, 2016

Millions caught in Nigeria's 'hidden horror' warns Christian Aid

Hunger, terror and destitution are afflicting many millions of people in Nigeria in a huge crisis that remains largely hidden from the world, Christian Aid is warning.
December 14, 2016

NGOs deliver 'message to the world' on Aleppo massacre

NGOs operating in the besieged city of Aleppo, including a partner organisation of Christian Aid, have released a ‘message to the world’ about the unfolding massacre taking place.
November 25, 2016

Poorest suffering worst in battle for Mosul

The people suffering the most in the battle for Mosul in Iraq are the poorest, Christian Aid is warning.
November 22, 2016

Councils probe tax histories of companies seeking contracts

Multinationals with a record of tax dodging will find it harder to win multi-million pound contracts in future, as a growing number of councils ask more detailed questions about potential suppliers’ tax practices.
November 15, 2016

EU must reclaim climate leadership after Trump election

The election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States has opened the door for the European Union to reassure the world that that the global low carbon transition is unstoppable, says Christian Aid.
November 11, 2016

Clean energy crucial in fighting poverty say NGOS and faith groups

As nations meet in Marrakesh, Morocco to plot the global response to climate change, more than 120 organisations, including faith groups, southern movements and anti-poverty charities, have called for an end for all forms of public support for coal expansion and the world’s wealthiest economies to renounce coal totally.
November 8, 2016

Immediate safe routes out of Mosul needed for civilians

As Iraqi forces enter the outskirts of Mosul, amid reports of ISIL using families as human shields, Christian Aid is calling for all sides to the fighting to respect international law and allow immediate safe passage for those trapped in the city and seeking to flee.
November 3, 2016

Colombian president's UK visit welcomed

Christian Aid and the advocacy group ABColombia have welcomed the visit of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon to the UK this week. President Santos was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the name of the eight million victims of Colombia’s internal armed conflict.
October 26, 2016

Call for UK 'get its own house in order' as MPs debate corruption

The Government has taken some welcome small steps against corruption but it has much more to do to get the UK’s own house in order, Christian Aid said yesterday as MPs debated the Criminal Finances Bill for the first time.
October 20, 2016

MPs criticise tax haven secrecy

MPs yesterday painted a damning picture of how British companies and tax havens are helping the corrupt to steal vast sums from poor countries and so undermining UK aid, in a new report welcomed by Christian Aid.