One selfie for the release of Fr Stan

The goal of our collaboration proposal is

To support and raise awareness for the release of Father Stan

Description of our collaboration proposal

This campaign, which we invite all Jesuit networks and provinces to join, consists of sending a message to Fr Swamy on his 84th birthday, with the aim of raising awareness for his release.

Fr Stan Swamy SJ, known in India for his advocacy for the most marginalised populations, has been held in a Mumbai jail since 8 October, falsely accused of terrorism charges connected to the investigation into the clashes that took place in 2018 at the commemoration of the battle of Bhima Koregaon.

Despite constant pleas from human rights defenders for his release, and the knowledge that Father Stan suffers from Parkinson's disease, the Indian authorities have rejected all requests.

Needs, support or request

Download this image, print it out and take a picture (selfie) of yourself with it. Share it on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...) with the hashtags #StandwithStan #FreeStanSwamy #HappyBirthdayStan and #SomosJesuitas. Here is an example.

You can also use the image in this link as a sticker for your personal photos. In this way we will spread as many photos and images in support of Fr Stan as possible.

Everyone's collaboration is important to make this case known and to get more support for the release of Fr Stan. Please do not hesitate to share this initiative.

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