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Advocacy in action: Campaigning for Leah Sharibu and safe schools |
We’ve been requesting a meeting with the Nigerian High Commissioner in London ever since our Safe Schools protest last October. This meeting finally took place on 12 May, and gave us a key opportunity to raise the issue of school abductions in Nigeria. Our Parliamentary Officer Marguerite also handed the High Commissioner a letter, urging greater action to rescue Leah Sharibu from the terrorists who abducted her in 2014 before the end of President Buhari’s tenure next year. Leah was declared a ‘slave for life’ after refusing to renounce her faith in exchange for her freedom – yet during the meeting the High Commissioner insisted there are no issues with religion in Nigeria. Clearly this is not the case. We will keep pushing for action for Leah Sharibu, and so many others suffering because of their religious beliefs in Nigeria. Your support enables this vital advocacy to continue – thank you! CSW. |
