Please Help Dr Samson.

 Your gift will help people in Myanmar, and around the world, to live without fear.

Reverend Dr Samson knew he was taking a risk. He’s one of the most prominent and outspoken Christian leaders in Myanmar/Burma, a long-term contact of CSW’s, and a courageous defender of human rights. And that has made him a target for the ruling military junta. As he tried to board a flight to Thailand for medical treatment last December, he was arrested, interrogated and imprisoned. He’s believed to have been targeted to prevent him airing his views outside the country.  Perhaps it shouldn’t have come as a surprise - after all, it wasn’t the first time the military had targeted him. But to arrest, jail and prosecute one of the country’s most prominent Christian pastors is a sign of how hostile this regime is to the Church. Could you give £4 to help us keep campaigning for Rev Dr Samson’s freedom – and the freedom of many others like him? Make my gift Since the military coup two years ago, the situation in Myanmar has become desperate.   Rev Dr Samson is one of 17,572 people who’ve been arrested and imprisoned as part of an extensive crackdown on activists, political leaders, journalists and anyone else the military regime perceive as a threat or critic.  Since the coup we have tirelessly campaigned and advocated for the people of Myanmar, calling for international action which will cut the lifeline to the military regime. And we’ve seen breakthroughs - 19 countries supported a UN Resolution calling for the flow of arms to the military to be cut – a key ask of CSW’s advocacy and campaigning. But there’s still much more to be done. Your gift means we can continue to speak up, refusing to back down until decisive action is taken – action that leads to real freedom for people being targeted for their beliefs. By giving just £4 you are helping people in Myanmar, and around the world, to live without fear. Together, we can work for a peaceful Myanmar. A Myanmar in which everyone is free to live without fear. A Myanmar where everyone is free to believe.  Grace and peace, Scot Bower CEO P.S. We know that these are difficult times for some of you – we are so grateful for all you continue to do. Thank you!