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December 6, 2011

South African bishop accuses rich countries of climate 'apartheid'

South African Bishop Geoff Davies has compared rich countries' behaviour at the Durban climate change talks with apartheid injustice in his country.
November 29, 2011

Soweto Lutherans ‘passionate’ about AIDS work despite stigma challenge

Health care workers at a Lutheran programme say the spectre of HIV and AIDS stigmatisation still thrives in Soweto, a large South African city.
November 20, 2011

Greens welcome UN leader's climate change fund pledge

The Green Party in England and Wales says the world needs to wake up to climate change and make firm commitments at the upcoming Durban summit.
October 3, 2011

Reformed churches renew commitment against 'sin of racism'

Some 80 million Reformed Christians across the world have been marking the 25th anniversary of a historic declaration that racism is a sin.
July 17, 2011

We must be God's partners to tackle hunger, says Tutu

Speaking in Britain, Desmond Tutu has said that God calls us to be his partners in changing a "crazy" world of extreme inequality.
February 26, 2011

UK and South African call for recognition of street children's rights

A groundbreaking new report is calling for legislation to recognise the rights of street children, drawing especially on experiences in South Africa.
December 23, 2010

Healing communities and memories in South Africa

Former apartheid bomb victim the Rev Michael Lapsley now heads the Institute for the Healing of Memories, reports Peter Kenny. This facilitates the healing process of individuals and communities in South Africa and internationally. It is a remarkable testimony to the power of change in the midst of pain and violence.
December 21, 2010

Judge says BAE appears to have benefited from corrupt payments

In a groundbreaking development, a judge in London has insisted that arms giant BAE Systems appears to have benefited from corrupt payments in Tanzania.
December 21, 2010

Shock for arms dealers as judge challenges BAE plea bargain

In a shock development, a deal between BAE Systems and the Serious Fraud Office has been challenged by the very judge who was expected to rubber-stamp it.
December 16, 2010

Protests expected as BAE plea bargain comes to court

Protests are expected when arms giant BAE Systems comes to court on Monday to agree a “plea bargain” with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).