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06 May 2010
This week is dominated by the UK General Election, but behind the scenes we continue lobbying our national politicians who have the power to alleviate suffering for believers of many kinds, including Eritrean refugees and Burmese dissident Ko Mya Aye.  
           

ParliamentCSW, politics and the polls
At CSW, our highly-trained advocates conduct detailed research and work closely with various local and international NGOs in order to maximise impact.  By doing this, were able to partner with organisations around the world to counteract religious persecution at different levels.

While theyre working for religious freedom in their respective countries, were lobbying key decision-makers in the EU, UN and UK parliament to make political decisions that will influence oppressive governments to change their laws and policies, and in many cases the fate of individuals trapped in situations resulting directly from faith persecution.  Our supporters play a crucial role in this process, reinforcing and strengthening CSWs voice to ensure that the concerns raised are heard on a much larger scale.
>>> Pray for our high level advocacy work using this weeks prayer diary
  

Change for Burma!

BURMA: Ko Mya Aye urgent action, thank you for responding
We want to say a big thank you for your quick responses to the urgent action email we sent asking for your support of Ko Mya Aye, currently at high health risk due to his imprisonment away from access to proper medical facilities.
>>> Sign the petition were sending to the UN in June
    

Eritrean refugees

ERITREA: Israeli deportations & refugee crisis
Some 13,000 Eritrean refugees may face forcible repatriation if the Israeli government proceeds with a plan to negotiate with the Eritrean government for their return. Refugees returned to the North Korea of Africa, as Eritrea is known, are generally jailed in appalling conditions, and can face torture and even death.
>>> Write to the Israeli government
  

Pray for the rebuilding of Eritrea
Join CSW, the Welsh Evangelical Alliance and Release Eritrea in praying for the nation of Eritrea on 15 May.  Taking place at Bethel Community Church in Newport, join us for a moving and inspiring afternoon of worship and prayer.

>>> Download a poster for the Eritrea Day of Prayer

  

Demonstrate for Eritrea, 3-4pm on 3 June, London
Every year we protest the continuing detention without charge or trial of thousands of Christians in Eritrea. Join us in June as we protest alongside Church in Chains (Ireland), Human Rights Concern- Eritrea, Release Eritrea, Release International and Open Doors outside the Eritrean embassy in White Lion Street, near Angel tube station in London.

   

Get CSW speaking at your church!
It has raised the profile of persecuted believers and of CSW in my church  issues that seem so far away were brought to life and people are now hungry for information.  Thats how one church leader felt when CSW came to visit!  Our speaking team are always ready to come and present the issues to your fellowship or prayer group, just get in touch with us.
>>> Book a speaker!


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Posted on 6 May 2010

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