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ALT A graphic with a suitcase that has a tag for COP31. The text says: We've sent your COP31 suggestions to the Energy Secretary. Thank you for sending your ideas on ways to make a real difference."
ALT A photo of CAFOD's Policy Lead for the Private Sector, Lucy Brill, with a quote. It says: "Having worked alongside communities in Peru and Colombia whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by British mining companies, CAFOD welcomes this important step towards holding irresponsible businesses to account. We are, however, concerned that environmental due diligence remains unaddressed. Businesses can only be held fully accountable for the impacts of their global operations if human rights and environmental protection are addressed hand in hand. The two are inextricably linked, and failing to address both risks leaving communities and the environment exposed to further harm. We stand ready to work with the Government to support the introduction of effective, timely legislation that ensures British businesses respect human rights and protect the environment in all their operations around the world."
ALT An illustration of St Martin holding a broom and some medicines with the words: "Everything could be a prayer if it were offered to God." Saint Martin de Porres
ALT A cover image of Freedom Under Grace by Robert F. Prevost/Pope Leo XIV. "Win a copy of Freedom Under Grace - the first official book from Pope Leo XIV."
ALT A graphic featuring an image of a lit candle. The text says: "All Souls' Day Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you." Psalm 33:22
ALT An image of a lit candle with a prayer: "Faithful God, our strength and our consolation in times of grief, pour out your love upon us as we place all our hope in you. Welcome those we have lost into the light of your face, and grant us comfort in our faith, that every tear shall be wiped away. Lead us in your ways, Lord, of compassion and mercy, following in the footsteps of those who have gone before us. Draw us closer to you, day by day, and hold us in your steadfast love, as we journey onwards through life, filled with hope for a better world. Amen."
ALT An illustration for All Saints Day featuring a number of different saints. They are: St George, St Martin de Porres, St Francis, St Patrick, Mother Teresa, St Oscar Romero, St Josephine Bakhita
ALT A poster-style graphic for the Faith in Action event featuring a number of different people including Fr Charlie Chilufya and supporters signing petitions. "Faith in Action online event - Campaigning for change with CAFOD. Saturday 31st October, 9:30am - 12pm. cafod.org.uk/FIA"
ALT A graphic featuring a suitcase with a ticket for Ankara and a piggy bank that says 'grants not debt' plus a copy of Laudato Si. "Leave the empty promises at home. Pack real climate action for COP31."
ALT A poster-style graphic for the Faith in Action event featuring a number of different people including Fr Charlie Chilufya and supporters signing petitions. "Faith in Action online event - Campaigning for change with CAFOD. Saturday 31st October, 9:30am - 12pm. cafod.org.uk/FIA"
ALT A photo of CAFOD Policy Lead for the Private Sector, Lucy Brill, with a quote. It says: "The UK urgently needs stronger laws to hold corporations accountable for human rights abuses and environmental destruction linked to their global supply chains. For too long, companies have been able to turn a blind eye to the harm caused by their operations. Today, CAFOD is joining Friends of the Earth and other campaign groups in Westminster to demand the government introduce a long-overdue Business, Human Rights and Environment Act, requiring companies to prevent harm and holding them to account when they fail. As a faith-based organisation, we stand in solidarity with communities around the world whose lives, livelihoods and environments are being damaged by reckless business practices, notably in the mining of essential critical minerals."
ALT A picture of a suitcase with a label for Ankara. "COP31 is coming What should the Energy Secretary pack? Help pack the suitcase."
ALT A packed suitcase from Credit Columbans and Holy Family school. Fairy liquid - to remind you to keep the earth clean A clock - to show that time is ticking A seed and then a leaf to show that planting a small thing can have a big impact A light - to guide them to make good decisions A stone - to represent staying strong and keeping your faith Rainbow - to represent a brighter future Food and a water bottle - because everyone needs food and clean water to live A jigsaw piece - because everyone has a part to