Carmen and Lesbia are religious leaders in Nicaragua. They were detained on 10 August 2024 and haven’t been seen or heard from since.
Where are they? Help us find and free these women.
They are believed to be being held in the La Esperanza Prison in Managua Department. We’re calling on the Nicaraguan government to provide an urgent proof of life for Carmen and Lesbia; to free them immediately and without condition. You can help by raising their case with your MP today. Fill out the form to see and send our editable letter template.
Neither woman has committed any crime. Yet they have been treated as criminals for serving their communities through the Roman Catholic Church, inspired by their faith.
It is part of the Nicaraguan government’s continued onslaught against religious leaders, human rights defenders, and other independent voices. The crackdown must end.
We believe no one should suffer discrimination, harassment or persecution because of their beliefs