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Help decide the direction of P&P - Submit a proposal for the Forum 2009

The Forum is P&P's democratic decision-making event - submit your proposals by 8 December

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11 reasons to book now for the 11th Shared Planet

The largest student conference in the UK on Poverty, Human Rights and the Environment is less than 3 weeks away. Here's why we think you should come..

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Film launch: Corporate Power campaign trailer

If you think it's time for corporations to clean up their act, then you'll want to be part of P&P's new campaign to challenge Corporate Power, launching September 2009. As a student-led organisation, we need YOU to get involved. Find out how with our exciting campaign trailer.

31 Oct 2008 Full news story
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Corporate Power Survey

Worried about the power and behaviour of corporations? Do you think corporations are becoming more socially and environmentally responsible, or not trying hard enough? Do you feel you can have influence over corporations? We want to know - fill in our online survey now.

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Shared Planet is awesome

P&P volunteer Caroline Fielding tells us why..

22 Oct 2008 Full news story
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Corporations and Environmental Infiltration

Media & Comms volunteer Caroline Fielding reflects on the financial and legal means available to the aviation industry. Could P&P's new Corporate Power campaign help stop corporate manipulation of the legal system?

15 Oct 2008 Full news story
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Corporate Power & the Credit Crunch

What does the credit crisis tell us about corporate power?

14 Oct 2008 Full news story
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Public Meeting: Power Shifts & People's Struggles in South Africa: A Second Transition?

One potential direction for our new Corporate Power campaign is a focus on anti-privatisation struggles. On Tuesday 21 October, the treasurer of South Africa's Anti-Privatisation Forum will speak at SOAS in London about the challenges facing South Africa's social movements in light of recent economic and political changes.

9 Oct 2008 Full news story
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Vote for Most Artful Tax Dodger!

What do a supermarket giant, an international accountancy firm and a controversial media mogul all have in common? They are all fugitives from Tax Justice, who have dodged paying their fair share towards healthcare, education and other governmental services. Take action online now!

22 Sep 2008 Full news story
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Vedanta Update

Bad news from India. After a three year case, the Supreme Court has given Vedanta the go-ahead to mine the Niyramgiri mountains. This could spell disaster for the Kondh tribes who live there - but they are determined to continue their campaign against the desecration of their ancestral lands.

18 Aug 2008 Full news story


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