For over 47 years, the Iranian people especially women, children, ethnic minorities, and dissidents have suffered under the oppressive rule of the Islamic Republic. Systematic violations include forced hijab laws, arbitrary executions, torture, enforced disappearances, and suppression of freedom of expression, assembly, and belief.

The current crisis is unprecedented: Nationwide protests erupted on December 28, 2025, triggered by economic devastation (hyperinflation, currency collapse, and energy blackouts), but rapidly transformed into demands for regime change and freedom. Demonstrations spread to all 31 provinces and over 500 locations, with millions in the streets chanting "Death to the Dictator" and calling for a democratic future.

The regime's response has been ruthless: Security forces (including the IRGC) have used live ammunition, shotguns with metal pellets, tear gas, beatings, and raids on hospitals to detain wounded protesters. A sweeping internet and telecommunications blackout since January 8, 2026, has hidden the scale of the bloodshed, reminiscent of past massacres.

Credible reports document the horror:

• Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (January 8-11, 2026) verified at least 28 protesters and bystanders killed (including children) from December 31, 2025, to January 3, 2026, across 13 cities in 8 provincesall shot by security forces.
• Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) reported at least 51 killed (including 9 children) by January 9, with hundreds injured.
• HRANA (US-based) documented over 78 killed and 2,600+ arrested in the first two weeks, rising to hundreds more amid the blackout.
• Exile media (e.g., Iran International) estimate thousands killed (up to 2,000+ in 48 hours around January 10, and potentially 6,000–12,000 total), describing it as potentially the largest massacre in modern Iranian history.

These acts amount to crimes under international law, including unlawful killings and possible crimes against humanity. The blackout deliberately conceals evidence, endangering lives and preventing accountability.

Switzerland, as neutral champions of human rights and hosts to key international institutions (including UN bodies in Geneva) and Luxembourg as Europes richest country, have a moral and diplomatic duty to act. Both nations have historically condemned Iran's violations and supported UN mechanisms.

We, HELVILUX (Independent Media of Switzerland and Luxembourg) on behalf of the Iranian diaspora in Luxembourg and Switzerland, along with global supporters, with this online petition urgently call on Foreign Ministers Ignazio Cassis (Switzerland) and Xavier Bettel (Luxembourg) to: 

• Publicly condemn the killings, arbitrary arrests, hospital attacks, and internet blackout.
• Champion resolutions in the UN Human Rights Council and other bodies to investigate violations and renew mandates for special rapporteurs/fact-finding missions on Iran.
• Push for dialogue that pressures Iran to halt repression, release political prisoners, and respect fundamental rights.
• Use diplomatic leverage (including expelling diplomats or suspending ties) to demand an immediate end to violence.

The Iranian people risk everything for freedom. Silence enables atrocities. Your signature amplifies our voice and pressures those in power to act. For the women denied dignity, children denied futures, and all fighting oppression sign now. The time for justice is now.Join us in this movement. Sign and share to demand accountability and support Iran's path to freedom.

Online petition campaign organised by Independent Journalist M. Kamath (Indian origin, father of a half-Iranian daughter), based in Zurich, Switzerland, and Editor-in-Chief of HELVILUX.lu news media.