We stand with Unitarian Universalists across the globe calling for the immediate release of the Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Burundi.

“On November 16th, the minister of the church, the Rev. Fulgence Ndagijimana, was arrested from the church at gunpoint, taken into police custody and interrogated severely, regarding the activities of his church. He was threatened with physical harm and death. At the moment he remains in custody, with other members of the church also being questioned.”

—International Council of Unitarian Universalists (ICUU)

WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW

1 – Educate yourself on what’s happening in Burundi.
The ICUU has issued an action alert with more details, and the UU World also has comprehensive coverage.

2 – Sign the online petition calling for the Rev. Ndagijimana to be released
Just over 300 signatures needed to reach their goal of 2,500

3 – Take action following one or more of these 10 additional suggestions from the Free Range Seminarian (Liz James) 
Includes addresses and phone numbers to call with sample letter language

4 – Donate to the ICUU to help cover legal expenses.

5 – Like the Standing with UU-Burundi facebook page for updates.

UPDATE 9 December 2015