Urge UN and Red Cross to ensure safe evacuation routes for prisoners in Iran


Urge UN and Red Cross to ensure safe evacuation routes for prisoners in Iran
The Issue
Urgent Petition: Protect Prisoners at Risk During War
In times of war, the most vulnerable often disappear behind prison walls. Today, we raise our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Recent reports have brought to light a dire situation unfolding within Iran's prisons. A significant number of prisoners, including political prisoners and those detained on questionable grounds, are currently being held in facilities that lie perilously close to active conflict zones. These individuals face extreme and immediate risks as fighting escalates around them.
The dangers are undeniable. Prisons in these threatened regions struggle with insufficient food supplies, inadequate access to medical care and the constant threat of violence as battles rage nearby. Without swift action, countless lives remain in imminent danger.
This grave human rights issue calls for urgent intervention from the United Nations and the Red Cross. We urge these international bodies to establish emergency evacuation corridors for prisoners in Iran, ensuring their immediate relocation to safety. This is not just a matter of safety; it is a matter of humanity and dignity for those who are unjustly caught in the crossfire.
By signing this petition, we can appeal to the United Nations and the Red Cross to prioritize the protection of these vulnerable lives. Together, we can push for diplomatic pressure to ensure access and safe passage for these individuals, and demand that their human rights are respected even in times of conflict.
Please lend your voice to this urgent cause. Sign this petition today to urge immediate international action to protect Iran’s prisoners from the dangers posed by ongoing conflict. Let's make a difference and stand up for humanity.
In times of war, the most vulnerable often disappear behind prison walls. Today, we raise our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Recent reports have brought to light a dire situation unfolding within Iran's prisons. A significant number of prisoners, including political prisoners and those detained on questionable grounds, are currently being held in facilities that lie perilously close to active conflict zones. These individuals face extreme and immediate risks as fighting escalates around them.
The dangers are undeniable. Prisons in these threatened regions struggle with insufficient food supplies, inadequate access to medical care and the constant threat of violence as battles rage nearby. Without swift action, countless lives remain in imminent danger.
This grave human rights issue calls for urgent intervention from the United Nations and the Red Cross. We urge these international bodies to establish emergency evacuation corridors for prisoners in Iran, ensuring their immediate relocation to safety. This is not just a matter of safety; it is a matter of humanity and dignity for those who are unjustly caught in the crossfire.
By signing this petition, we can appeal to the United Nations and the Red Cross to prioritize the protection of these vulnerable lives. Together, we can push for diplomatic pressure to ensure access and safe passage for these individuals, and demand that their human rights are respected even in times of conflict.
Please lend your voice to this urgent cause. Sign this petition today to urge immediate international action to protect Iran’s prisoners from the dangers posed by ongoing conflict. Let's make a difference and stand up for humanity.
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The Issue
Urgent Petition: Protect Prisoners at Risk During War
In times of war, the most vulnerable often disappear behind prison walls. Today, we raise our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Recent reports have brought to light a dire situation unfolding within Iran's prisons. A significant number of prisoners, including political prisoners and those detained on questionable grounds, are currently being held in facilities that lie perilously close to active conflict zones. These individuals face extreme and immediate risks as fighting escalates around them.
The dangers are undeniable. Prisons in these threatened regions struggle with insufficient food supplies, inadequate access to medical care and the constant threat of violence as battles rage nearby. Without swift action, countless lives remain in imminent danger.
This grave human rights issue calls for urgent intervention from the United Nations and the Red Cross. We urge these international bodies to establish emergency evacuation corridors for prisoners in Iran, ensuring their immediate relocation to safety. This is not just a matter of safety; it is a matter of humanity and dignity for those who are unjustly caught in the crossfire.
By signing this petition, we can appeal to the United Nations and the Red Cross to prioritize the protection of these vulnerable lives. Together, we can push for diplomatic pressure to ensure access and safe passage for these individuals, and demand that their human rights are respected even in times of conflict.
Please lend your voice to this urgent cause. Sign this petition today to urge immediate international action to protect Iran’s prisoners from the dangers posed by ongoing conflict. Let's make a difference and stand up for humanity.
In times of war, the most vulnerable often disappear behind prison walls. Today, we raise our voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Recent reports have brought to light a dire situation unfolding within Iran's prisons. A significant number of prisoners, including political prisoners and those detained on questionable grounds, are currently being held in facilities that lie perilously close to active conflict zones. These individuals face extreme and immediate risks as fighting escalates around them.
The dangers are undeniable. Prisons in these threatened regions struggle with insufficient food supplies, inadequate access to medical care and the constant threat of violence as battles rage nearby. Without swift action, countless lives remain in imminent danger.
This grave human rights issue calls for urgent intervention from the United Nations and the Red Cross. We urge these international bodies to establish emergency evacuation corridors for prisoners in Iran, ensuring their immediate relocation to safety. This is not just a matter of safety; it is a matter of humanity and dignity for those who are unjustly caught in the crossfire.
By signing this petition, we can appeal to the United Nations and the Red Cross to prioritize the protection of these vulnerable lives. Together, we can push for diplomatic pressure to ensure access and safe passage for these individuals, and demand that their human rights are respected even in times of conflict.
Please lend your voice to this urgent cause. Sign this petition today to urge immediate international action to protect Iran’s prisoners from the dangers posed by ongoing conflict. Let's make a difference and stand up for humanity.
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The Decision Makers
Volker Turk
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran

António Guterres
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Petition created on 4 March 2026