Free All Women
Sexualized violence as a weapon affects women worldwide – regardless of origin, religion or political stance.
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The signature collection runs until June 14, 2026.
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Event on 14 June
On Sunday, 14 June, we will meet in Bern as part of the decentralised Feminist Strike Day. Together with the Kurdish Jewish Alliance, we want to use the city walk to raise awareness about sexualised violence and create space for conversations.
Interested in joining us? Write to us for more information.
What does the petition say?
Sexualized violence is not a "side effect" of war.
It is a deliberately-employed means of destruction, humiliation, and attrition.
Switzerland, as the depositary state of the Geneva Conventions, bears a special responsibility.
Four clear demands to the Swiss Federal Council:
1. Implementation of UN Resolution 1325 – binding and measurable
Transparency, reporting obligations, clear objectives
2. Consistently hold perpetrators accountable
Cooperation with the International Criminal Court in The Hague, sanctions, universal jurisdiction, asset freezing
3. Mandatory support for survivors
Designated funds, trauma care, protection programs
4. Consistent diplomatic stance without double standards
Public condemnation – regardless of who is the perpetrator, consistent voting.
Good to know.
As early as 2024, we submitted a petition with over 6000 signatures to the Swiss Federal Council.
2024: Focus on solidarity with victims and global cooperation against sexualized violence.
2026: Focus on the legal accountability of perpetrators, concrete state obligations, measurability and universal application of humanitarian law.
1
Humanity
We stand together – across political, cultural and religious boundaries. Our common ground is the recognition of every human being’s dignity.
Our values
2
Universalism
Sexualized violence as a weapon of war is a war crime. Always. Everywhere. Without exception. Without relativization. Without political selectivity.
3
Solidarity
We stand with all those affected by sexualized violence – especially women, girls, FLINTA people and those who are particularly vulnerable because of their gender, identity or circumstances.
4
Respect
We believe in empathetic listening and respectful dialogue – even when we do not share the same views. We reject hatred and every form of dehumanization.
Who is behind the petition?
The petition is supported by committed individuals from civil society.
It is non-partisan and not affiliated with any organization.
For reasons of personal safety, the initiators are not named.
The focus is on the cause.