Search and Rescue

My friend, Rev Shuna from Aberlour asked me to share this message, and I would encourage you to fill in the petition.

Dear Friends,

I just created the petition "Keep the Mediterranean Search & Rescue" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. I was moved to tears watching the news last night that the EU are to scale back the search and rescue missions in the Med for asylum seekers fleeing North Africa. In effect hundreds are being left to die - men, women, children and babies. Please see this report:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29807759 Our Government supports the scale back.

I do not normally circulate petitions but this cause is dear to me heart as I am a speaker for the Church of Scotland Guild's project Out of Africa...into Malta which seeks to support asylum seekers and immigrants in Malta, many of whom arrive n these boats.

This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition here:

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/keep-the-mediterranean-search-rescue

Thank you!

Shuna

P.S. Can you also take a moment to share the petition with others? It's really easy – all you need to do is forward this email or share this link on Facebook or Twitter:

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/keep-the-mediterranean-search-rescue

Rev Shuna Dicks
Aberlour Parish Church of Scotland
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