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French government decision on Moruroa workers unfair

Former workers and widows of Morurua workers failed in their bid for compensation from the effects of nuclear testing from the French government.

Plea to New Zealanders to help Pakistani women in crisis

A Pakistani aid worker is pleading for New Zealanders to help women forced from their homes and living in fear.

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Making a difference in Cambodia

‘I am not a desperate man anymore’ says Ot Preun. ‘Four years ago I experienced many difficulties, I was a very poor man, we could not make a living here’.

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	Climate Change: A Pacific call for action Church leaders in the Pacific are calling for urgent action on climage change and resettlement of climate refugees. CWS is supporting their petition to the Pacific Island Leaders Forum. Help us collect signatures. More info
	Pakistan Emergency Fighting between the Pakistani army and Taliban militants in north western Pakistan has forced tens of thousands of civilians to flee for their lives. CWS is appealing for donations to help meet urgent needs for food and shelter as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Donate now or click here for more info and donation form.
	Emergency Appeal for Sri Lanka CWS is appealing for funds to provide food, shelter and medical care for people displaced by the fighting in Sri Lanka. They have fled with no belongings and are suffering trauma and severe injuries. Donate online now. Donation forms and further information available here
	Go Bananas for Fair Trade The banana is the world's most popular fruit and New Zealand is the largest per capita importer of bananas. Yet New Zealand does not get the choice of fair trade bananas. Help us create demand. Go bananas now