Press releases

Press releases

This month's news and media releases.

Christian Aid slams human rights abuses following contested elections in the Congo

December 23 2011 - Christian Aid is deeply concerned by brutal attacks on civilians by Congolese security forces in the wake of November 28 presidential elections, and incumbent President Kabila's recent declaration of victory at the polls for a second five-year term.

Christian Aid launches emergency appeal for the victims of the Philippines typhoon

December 19 2011 - Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to enable its partner organisations in the Philippines to reach more people who have lost their homes and livelihoods in floods caused by Typhoon Washi, which struck the southern island of Mindanao early Saturday.

Christian Aid launches new Cathedrals to Coast cycle challenge

December 19 2011 - Christian Aid is launching a new two day cycle challenge, The Cathedrals to Coast Cycle Ride, for 2012 as part of its varied portfolio of sports related challenge events.

Christian Aid partners responding to devastation in the Philippines

17 December 2011 - Christian Aid partner organisations in the Philippines are responding to the devastation wrought by Typhoon Washi across a huge area in the south of the country.

Need for climate deal more pressing than ever after UN summit, says Christian Aid

December 16 2011 - It's always impossible to know exactly what will emerge from the two weeks of international climate change negotiations held every December. But one safe bet is that governments will put off big decisions altogether, if they can. In the short-term, it's easier than agreeing to something potentially unpopular at home.

Record number of Palestinians displaced by demolitions as quartet continues to talk

December 13 2011 - Groups raise alarm about accelerating settlement expansion and increased settler violence.

EU urged to unlock climate talks by recommitting to Kyoto

December 08 2011 - The European Union can give the deadlocked Durban climate talks a dramatic boost by recommitting to the Kyoto Protocol, Christian Aid says today.

'Vampire' countries sucking Kyoto Protocol dry

December 07 2011 - Japan, Russia, Canada and the EU must stop sucking the life out of Kyoto at the climate change talks in Durban, campaigners are demanding today outside the four countries' London embassies.

South African bishop accuses rich countries of climate ‘apartheid’

December 06 2011 - South African Bishop Geoff Davies today compared rich countries' behaviour at the Durban climate talks with apartheid, saying wealthy nations were trying to keep power and wealth for themselves. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the Anglican Church leader urged decision makers to put the needs of people and the planet before profit.

Christian Aid condemns dating agency stunt

December 07 2011 - Christian Aid has condemned claims that it is to receive donations from a 'win a date with the Virgin Mary' charity auction organised by an online dating agency.

Stop making excuses and start getting tough on climate change, Christian Aid urges Europe

December 05 2011 - Europe must stop making excuses and blaming others for its failure to commit to tackling global warming, Christian Aid says today as ministers take over from their negotiators at the climate talks in Durban.

Quick fixes at Bonn will tip Afghanistan back into civil war

December 05 2011 - Afghanistan risks deterioration back into civil war unless concrete steps toward long term development are taken at the Bonn Conference, warns Christian Aid. The charity believes that it is vital to address the root causes of the conflict, poverty and the inequality that drives them to ensure an accountable, inclusive and successful peace settlement.

Faith leaders unite to call for urgent action to halt climate change

December 02 2011 - Faith leaders have called on decison makers at the UN climate summit in Durban, South Africa, to act in the interest of humanity and reach an agreement on cutting global greenhouse gas emissions.

Durban climate talks: Still cause for hope but urgent action needed says Christian Aid

December 01 2011 - Governments have made little or no progress in official meetings at the Durban climate talks but their tactics in private meetings suggest there is still cause for hope, Christian Aid says today.