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We’ve launched an appeal with
@decappeal
for the people in the Middle East fighting for their survival.
As the daily occurrence of air strikes & ground invasions continues, Gaza & Lebanon has seen over 2 million people displaced.
Donate now 👉
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⚽As we show our support to the Lionesses for bringing it home, let's not forget to also support all the women in the world who aren’t even allowed to play football.
#AllGirlsRoar
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@Saxitoxin
@weetabix
@HeinzUK
'He is not God of the dead, but of the living. You are quite wrong.' Mark 12:27
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🚨BREAKING No one saw this coming. Prime Minister Liz Truss makes the most astonishing final speech.
#LossAndDamage
#HackTheAgenda
#COP27
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🚨 The
#ClimateCrisis
is destroying people’s homes and livelihoods. These companies are making huge profits at the expense of the world’s poorest communities.
📣 We think it’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
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The
#ClimateCrisis
is destroying people’s homes and livelihoods. They’re making huge profits at the expense of the world’s poorest communities.
We think it’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
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🚨 Fossil fuel companies are rewarding themselves with record profits while driving the climate crisis.
📢 We think it’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
.
❓ Are you with us?
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🚨 Fossil fuel companies are rewarding themselves with huge profits whilst the climate crisis they’re driving destroys people’s homes and livelihoods.
📣 We think it’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
.
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🚨 The British public agree that the UK government should be doing more to
#MakePollutersPay
📣 Fossil fuel companies are making massive profits on the backs of climate vulnerable people and communities. A portion should be used to repair the damage caused by the
#ClimateCrisis
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🚨 Fossil fuel companies are rewarding themselves with huge profits whilst the climate crisis they’re driving destroys people’s homes and livelihoods.
📣 We think it’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
.
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🗣️*ANNOUNCEMENT* 1/2 We're delighted that Dr
@JohnSentamu
(former Archbishop of York) will be our next Chair of the Board of Trustees. Long outspoken about poverty and justice, Dr Sentamu is also the 1st person of African descent to take this position in our 75-year history
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🚨 The British public agree that the UK government should be doing more to
#MakePollutersPay
📣 Fossil fuel companies are making massive profits on the backs of climate vulnerable people and communities. A portion should be used to repair the damage caused by the
#ClimateCrisis
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Maria and Jose are a wife and husband beekeeping team in Honduras. Recent hurricanes mean they’ve had to make up for lost income from growing crops. They’re paying the price for the
#climatecrisis
.
📣 It’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
for the damage they’re causing.
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How many killed is too many?
Only a ceasefire can protect civilians and lead to a just peace for all Palestinians & Israelis
The UK Government must urgently push for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
#CeasefireNOW
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@Shell
just announced a $9.6BILLION profit so far this year. Shouldn’t some of this money help support the half a million people displaced by Cyclone Freddy in Malawi?
#MakePollutersPay
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🚨 Staggering!
@bp_plc
just announced £2BILLION in profit for the quarter.
In March, nearly 1000 people lost their lives as Cyclone Freddy hit Malawi. This is the
#ClimateCrisis
, here, now.
And those driving it are making mega profits.
❓ Do they even care?
#MakePollutersPay
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A sudden vote in Parliament on the overseas aid cut has been announced by the UK Government for tomorrow. We join with
@JustinWelby
and many others in calling for the restoration of 0.7% spend of GNI. Please pray, and urge your MP to vote for justice.
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Hi
@Chartwells_UK
We’re used to delivering government programmes to feed vulnerable people during the global pandemic. Here’s a photo of our food parcels for families in Afghanistan. Let us know if you’d like any help?
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Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), is the longest passage spoken by a woman in the New Testament.
We want to champion her prophetic message of justice.
Help mothers escape poverty this Christmas:
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Silence is not an option.
We stand together with our sisters and brothers who experience the violence of racism.
We stand together to speak out against this injustice wherever it is found.
#BlackLivesMatter
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Ahead of tomorrow's UK Parliament vote,
@MuntherIsaac
of Christmas Church Bethlehem calls on UK Christians to push their MPs to call for a
#CeasefireNOW
.
✉️ Take action today and write to your MP:
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❗ 'Children are being killed and we're debating technicalities' - Rev
@MuntherIsaac
📣 Call on your MP for:
- Immediate unconditional
#CeasefireNOW
- Stop arms sales to Israel
- Call out all international humanitarian law violations
- Fully fund UN-led aid relief in Gaza
(1/2)
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It is right to draw attention to the tactics being deployed against organisations defending
#Palestinian
rights. Attempts to delegitimize that work have only reinforced our commitment to working on these issues in the region.
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Please join us in praying for the people of
#Afghanistan
, including our dear colleagues and the communities with whom we work.
#prayforafghanistan
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Jo Cox was a friend, colleague & champion of the struggle against injustice. Our prayers are with her loved ones.
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📣 Act on Poverty is our new, six part Lent course, designed to guide you and your church on a journey of discovery this year.
🙌 Learn more and get involved
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We
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want you to know that climate change is the biggest challenge we all face.
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Dear
@RishiSunak
and
@David_Cameron
,
❗️ Until the UK Government calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and suspends arms sales to Israel, it is complicit in the slaughter of innocent civilians taking place daily in Gaza. (1/2)
#CeasefireNOW
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📣 Act on Poverty is here!
❓ It’s a resource for use over Lent which you can do alone, as a church or in small groups.
🚨 Watch this endorsement from Revd Sam Wells and then find out more:
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We were joined in Westminster today by Ugandan climate activist
@vanessa_vash
to hand in our
#LossAndDamage
petition and call on new Prime Minister,
@RishiSunak
to back the creation of a loss and damage fund.
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"An act of political vandalism... The timing couldn’t be worse for people living in poverty."
- Our response to today's announcement that
@DFID_UK
will be stripped of its independence and folded into
@foreignoffice
.
Read our statement here:
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House of Commons chaos...Christian Aid's Head of UK Advocacy & Campaigns, Jennifer Larbie said: "What we witnessed in the House of Commons this evening was complete chaos. Every minute spent pontificating on points of order, Palestinians were being killed." (1/3)
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‘The British government is still complicit in arms sales which go to some of the most troubled areas of the world.’ – our Chair, Dr Rowan Williams. Read our new report:
#WeAreThePeacemakers
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Together with
@CAFOD
@IslamicReliefUK
@leprosytalk
@sciaf
@Tearfund
&
@WorldVisionUK
we condemn the government’s decision to merge
@DFID_UK
with the Foreign Office.
Read our full statement:
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🚨Over one million displaced Palestinians are currently sheltering in Rafah. Any escalation poses an imminent threat.
We, and other NGOs, delivered a letter to Number 10 today urging the UK Government to call for an immediate
#CeasefireNOW
#RafahUnderAttack
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.
@bp_plc
announced this morning another $5 BILLION in profit for the quarter. They’re turning huge profits from (and a blind eye to) the devastation caused by the climate crisis. Do they even care? It’s time to
#MakePollutersPay
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@OwenJones84
notes Christian Aid had warned Blair of long-term "suffering and chaos" in
#Iraq
if strikes went ahead
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Bishop Sarah Mullally.
As Bishop of London, Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and experience that we’re excited for her to bring to the role.
Join us in welcoming Bishop Sarah to Christian Aid.
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Great to see
@vanessa_vash
in
@thetimes
today, calling on
@RishiSunak
to champion a fund to compensate communities for
#LossAndDamage
caused by the climate crisis.
#COP27
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71% of Britons think
#ClimateChange
is more pressing than Brexit and should be a priority for
@BorisJohnson
's government:
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.
@Shell
just announced $9.6BILLION profit, so we commissioned some polling to gauge people's views on fossil fuel mega profits. People are angry.
#MakePollutersPay
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In 2018 we will continue to expose the scandal of poverty. We will continue to challenge structures and systems that favour the rich and powerful over the poor marginalised. Our work begins.
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“Today we face a global medical emergency, and we cannot end the
#coronavirus
pandemic unless it is eradicated in every continent.”
Former PM
@OfficeGSBrown
in our new report on how
#COVID19
could push the world’s poorest people to the brink of survival:
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We are beyond proud that our CEO
@AMukwashi
has been shortlisted for the Charity CEO of the year.
We are constantly inspired by your passion and dedication to speaking out against injustice with prophetic action for the most marginalised:
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“You are not just cheating the people of your own countries by blasting through your own climate targets and depriving people of affordable green energy. You are throwing fuel on the climate crisis that we are already suffering under.”
The UK government just approved Rosebank - the BIGGEST undeveloped oil field in the UK. Rich countries are not only failing to take responsibility for their contribution to the climate crisis, they are fueling it.
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♥️ We love this quote about hope by
@JustinWelby
.
❓ What does hope look like to you?
#UnitedByHope
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Last month Christian Aid dropped Barclays as our bank, the biggest funder of fossil fuels in Europe
Following this, there has been growing pressure on other charities to follow suit
Today a major donor of the
@NationalTrust
urged them to
#DropBarclays
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Our Chief Executive Patrick Watt reflects on John's Epistle to love in action and truth.
What does it mean for UK Christians as we prepare for a new UK Parliament?
🔗 Find out how you can get involved at
#GeneralElection
#ActOnPoverty
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Alongside church leaders and Christian organisations, we’re calling on all governments with influence to help bring an immediate end to the violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
Sign our petition & share this post.
#CallForPeaceNow
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'I believe in a God of justice, a God of peace, a God of solidarity.'
@AMukwashi
on the faith bridge in Lambeth today, standing alongside people of all faiths and none for
#ClimateJustice
.
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We're calling on
@RishiSunak
to push for debt cancellation at the
#IMFMeetings
and
#WBGMeetings
this week. This could free up $40.6bn to help developing countries fight
#coronavirus
.
Sign the petition to
#CancelTheDebt
⚖️NOW:
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👉Christian Aid has appointed its Director of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns and current interim Chief Executive,
@WattPatrick
, as Chief Executive on a permanent basis (thread)
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There is nowhere left for Gazans to go.
An assault on Rafah will risk civilian casualties for 1.3 million people seeking shelter.
@RishiSunak
must act to stop the Israeli offensive, end all military support for Israel, and call for an immediate ceasefire.
#RafahUnderAttack
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We are horrified by the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP. We're thankful for his support to us over the years and are praying for his friends, family and all who knew him.
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We are delighted to announce that Amanda Khozi Mukwashi has been appointed Chief Executive of Christian Aid.
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We are heartbroken to hear news from Beirut and stand with our friends in Lebanon, where we have been working for more than 30 years. We pray for comfort for families who have lost loved ones. We pray those missing will be found. We pray wisdom for medical staff.
#BeirutExplosion
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We're deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
We honour her for her dedication to our nation and thank her for 70 years of devoted service.
We invite you to pray with us.
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We continue in prayer as violence escalates in the Middle East. Please join us 🙏
This prayer was written by The Very Revd Canon Richard Swell, Dean of St George's College Jerusalem.
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We are so relieved our country manager for
#Afghanistan
, Subrata De is safe and sound. We continue to pray for all Afghan people
#prayforafghanistan
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🚨 If emissions continue as they are, rugby grounds in the Pacific Islands will be underwater by 2050.
It’s time to end climate injustice for the people whose land and lives are most threatened by rising sea levels.
📣 RT and spread the word:
#StopRugbySinking
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We have launched an emergency appeal to help people impacted by escalation of violence across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
By donating today, you can help people in urgent need.
🔗 Find out more here:
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Tonight we are sending a clear message to Prime Minister Boris Johnson ahead of
#COP26
#Faiths4Climate
#ClimateJustice
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We're so excited that the brilliant
@revkatebottley
,
@Giles_fraser
and Dr Rowan Williams will be your hosts for our first
#QuiztianAid
event on Facebook tomorrow at 7.30pm 🥳🙌⁉️
Please join us for 5 rounds of questions for the whole family:
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Thank you to
@AminaJMohammed
,
@UN
Deputy Secretary General, for joining us this morning to talk about the global challenges and opportunities in development, climate change and sustainability.
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Every day, the crisis deepens. There's so much suffering in Gaza. But your prayers and generosity can bring hope & relief where it's needed the most.
‘A little bit can go a long way’
@sgcjerusalem
Please donate today
#CeasefireNOW
#Gaza
#EmerganyAppeal
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We're here at
@StPaulsLondon
ahead of
@COP26
to highlight how although the
#ClimateCrisis
affects us all some of us are more vulnerable than others.
"If the UK has an ark. Those on the frontline of the climate crisis don't even have lifeboats" -
@AMukwashi
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In addition to food parcels, it has been shown that emergency cash assistance enables people to buy the nutritious food they desperately need and treats families with dignity.
We stand for dignity, equality and justice everywhere.
#EndChildFoodPoverty
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How many killed is too many?
We urgently call on the UK Government to push for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territory, for the protection of all civilians.
#CeasefireNOW
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Our message is clear:
❗The UK Government must do more to prevent more death, destruction and degradation in
#Gaza
.
We’ve joined 28 UK organisations calling for action. This humanitarian crisis must end.
#CeasefireNOW
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Our mural in Clerkenwell has a simple message to the UK Government. Stop selling arms, for Yemen’s sake.
#WeAreThePeacemakers
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“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!" (Luke 24:5-6) Happy Easter Sunday!
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'It is the job of each and every one of us, wherever we are, from the local to the national, to be a peacemaker in our communities.' Thank you
@JustinWelby
for encouraging
@UKHouseofLords
, and us all, to be peacemakers:
#WeAreThePeacemakers
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What are you grieving losing to
#climatechange
?
Our funeral procession at
@Greenbeltfestival
with
@XRebellionUK
and
@CClimateAction
was a powerful reminder that there are so many ways to show our determination to combat the climate emergency.
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"Climate justice is now.
Not tomorrow.
Or the day after."
- incoming Chair of Christian Aid
@JohnSentamu
on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral today.
#RiseToTheMoment
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⛵️ More than 25,000 prayer boats made by
@christian_aid
supporters from across the world have landed in Glasgow for
#COP26
📢 Together we call on world leaders to take action for
#ClimateJustice
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Our 3-metre high Christmas card to
@BorisJohnson
holds more than 50,000 signatures from people in the UK 🙌
Together, we’re sending a message to hold the UK Government to account, and show that we’ve still got hope for
#ClimateAction
. (1/2)
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We’ve joined
@YCCNetwork
for the final part of the Relay to
#COP26
- preparing to march with other pilgrims into Glasgow.
#PrayForCOP26
#ClimateJustice
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If like us you're heartbroken and feeling helpless by what's happening in
#Afghanistan
and
#Haiti
, join us on Thursday at 5pm for a time of prayer and reflection, led by senior church leaders from across denominations.
All are welcome.
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Today,
@EmmanuelMacron
is hosting a conference on development and climate finance. Christian Aid is deeply concerned about how this event has been organised and what that represents and fully aligns itself with this statement by
@cs_ffd
A thread 👇(1/9)
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We stand for dignity, equality and justice. The kind of justice where George Floyd would still be alive today.
Our prayers are especially with the families of Stephen Lawrence, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner & countless other Black people who have been killed by injustice.
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It's shocking that the UK failed to vote for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
This ceasefire would have delivered an end to the intolerable suffering for the people of Gaza.
How many more need to be killed?
#CeasefireNOW
"Watch Security Council vote on draft resolution S/2023/970 tabled by the UAE on the Middle East & the Palestinian question" - via
@UNWebTV
⤵️
RESULTS:
In Favour: 13
Against: 1 (US)
Abstain: 1 (UK)
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There is enough food in the world for all of us, yet there are food shortages everywhere.
We help over 300,000 people in Ethiopia and Kenya by repairing wells, investing in water purification kits, and dispersing animal feed and medicine to keep valuable livestock alive.
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We're devastated to hear of our partner
@pchrgaza
’s lawyer Nour Naser Abu Al-Nour’s death last night, along family members including her two-year-old daughter in Gaza. Without a
#ceasefireNOW
, how many more innocent lives will be tragically lost?
Our prayers are with the family.
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📢Thousands of Christian Aid supporters have urged
@BorisJohnson
to show leadership on
#COP26
.
📬Yesterday, we delivered your messages to Downing Street to let the Prime Minister know - now is the time to act for
#ClimateJustice
!
🙏
#PrayForCOP26
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Institutional racism is real.
Last year we found we too have a way to go before becoming truly anti-racist. It's painful & uncomfortable. But denial is not an option. Whitewashing does a disservice to the communities we serve.
Our release from October:
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📢Without a permanent ceasefire, there can be no comprehensive humanitarian response. The foundations cannot be laid for a sustainable and just peace, in which all people can live in security and with dignity
#CeasefireNOW
#Gaza
#HumanitarianCrisis
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Our Head of Scotland, Sally Foster-Fulton, welcomes faith activists and leaders to our event handing in over 150,000 actions from people all of the world calling for
#ClimateJustice
at
#COP26
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#PrayForIndia
🙏
More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the pandemic in India. Across the country, hospitals are overrun and oxygen supplies are falling short of demand.
Please stand with us and pray for our sisters and brothers in India.
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"History will judge us all for what we did in the face of the slaughter and brutality in Gaza. Ultimately the suffering won't end until we have an immediate and permanent ceasefire."
Interviews available. Call the Christian Aid Media Team: +44 (0)7778109774 (3/3)
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We're at the
@HSBC_UK
AGM calling on them to
#CancelTheDebt
our campaigner Jess explains why ⬇️
#HSBCAGM
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