Christian Advocacy Now

Sean Binder and Sarah Mardini spent 100 days in jail and now are fighting charges of "people smuggling" in Greece that could result in 25 years in prison. What these rescuer-volunteers actually did was spot boats in distress that had refugees on them. Sarah has already demonstrated incredible courage and compassion when she and her sister—fleeing Syria as refugees themselves—saved 18 people’s lives by swimming their sinking boat to safety. Sean also understands the enormous challenges refugees face as the son of a Vietnamese refugee. These young people met when training in Lesvos, Greece, as rescuer volunteers. Sign the petition today calling for all the charges against these heroes be dropped immediately! Click here or paste this link into your browser: https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/take-action/w4r-2019-greece-sean-binder-and-sarah-mardini/

Or if you prefer, you can write the president of Greece asking her to intervene!

Write to:

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou
Presidential Mansion
Vasileos Georgiou B', n.2
Athens P.C. 100 28
GREECE

Suggested talking points:

• Indicate that you find the actions of Sean Binder and Sarah Mardini heroic, not criminal
• Express your deep dismay that they have already spent 100 days in jail before being released on bail, and your disbelief that these young rescuers could spend 25 years in prison for their acts of courage and sacrifice
• Demand that all charges against Sarah Mardini and Sean Binder be dropped immediately