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Take action on behalf of a disappeared pastor in Colombia
Pastor William Reyes disappeared in north-east Colombia on 25 September 2008. His family have not seen or heard from him since.
His wife, Idia Miranda, worries not only about the fate of her husband, but also for the security of her family. Concerned for their safety, Idia and her three children have recently fled to another part of the country.
Many of you have prayed for and encouraged the Reyes family. Now you have the opportunity to take the crucial step of partnering with us as we lobby the British Government to push for an official investigation into Pastor Reyes’ disappearance.
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Stand in solidarity with a Cuban pastor
A couple of weeks ago, we asked you to send cards and letters of encouragement to the family of Pastor Omar Gude Pérez, who was imprisoned in May 2008 on charges of “human trafficking”.
After spending a year in prison, Pastor Gude Pérez has finally been given a trial date – his case will go before a judge next week. He faces the possibility of a seven-year sentence.
Please keep Pastor Gude Pérez and his family in your prayers and continue to show your support by sending them cards and letters.
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Pray for the persecuted in Orissa, India
Recently, we visited Orissa, India to report firsthand on the situation there and to offer support and encouragement to victims of violence. We asked you to journey there with us through our photos and to lift up the persecuted in prayer.
The pressure to convert is still being applied very strongly in Kandhamal district in Orissa. In many places, Christians are told that they must become Hindus and withdraw their complaints against those who attacked them or they will not be allowed to return to their villages.
Your prayers will help us continue to work for justice for in Orissa.
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Urgent prayer news
Please pray for Aung San Sui Kyi after she was taken to the infamous Insein Prison earlier today, and put on trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest. She was charged after an American, John Yettaw, reportedly swam across the lake to her house, and refused to leave. Please pray for her swift release and justice to be served. Please also pray for her safety and health at this time.
Petition reminder!
Please send your Change for Burma! petitions back to the CSW office by 22 May so that they can be included in the global petition being presented to the UN.
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Focus Eritrea
Speak up to see human rights upheld for the people of Eritrea.
During May Focus Eritrea will include a month of prayer for the nation and will shine a spotlight on the human rights crisis engulfing Eritrea through our Petition to the European Commission.
Over the coming months you will have the chance to take action and use your freedom to bring change to a whole nation.
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CSW staff vacancy - Internship (voluntary work)
An exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience on the frontlines of human rights research and advocacy, providing a voice for victims of religious persecution and injustice all over the world.
As a volunteer intern gaining experience in human rights advocacy, you will assist CSW’s highly experienced team of advocates, documenting violations of religious freedom and other human rights and bringing the plight of those persecuted for their faith to the attention of governments, Parliamentarians, media and the general public.
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