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Poster for the silent protest on Bundesplatz, Bern, 14 September 2026

60,000 names against inaction and the disregard for the law

Monday 14 September 2026 · 13:00 – 15:00 · Bundesplatz, Bern.
A silent protest at the opening of the autumn session of the Swiss Parliament.

A 60-metre shroud bearing more than 60,000 names will be unfurled: a fraction of the confirmed victims in Gaza, the vast majority of them civilians, including healthcare and media workers.

The action gives a name and a presence to the victims of one of the most serious violations of international law of our time, one we must refuse to normalise. Our demands are those of the appeal handed to the Federal Council in Bern on 18 June by former Federal Councillor Ruth Dreifuss, signed by 600 figures from civil society.

Join us in Bern.
Programme, demands and press contacts →

Become a tutor for a student in Gaza

In cooperation with Alama, a Swiss organization (alama.ch).

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” (Nelson Mandela)

Become a tutor and directly support a student in Gaza, financially, as a professional adviser, or both, and help rebuild their healthcare system.

To have a tutor means, for the students, not only financial help but, just as crucial, the knowledge that they are not forgotten.

One-time donations for the program are of course also very welcome.

Financial contributions are tax-deductible in Switzerland. The tuition fees are paid directly to the universities in Gaza via Alama.

Interested?
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Boycott Teva / Mepha

Teva, Israel's largest pharmaceutical company, owns the Swiss subsidiary Mepha. Supporting the boycott builds pressure to stop the ongoing genocide.

Flyer · DE · FR · IT · Full report (EN)

Past actions

An overview of recent campaigns, letters and public events.

30 May 2026

Public Solidarity Event - Zurich

A public solidarity event for our colleagues in armed conflicts at Leutschenpark, calling for the restoration of their unconditional protection under international humanitarian law. Speakers, video collage and a panel discussion moderated by Dr. iur. Didier Pfirter.

Programme and video →

2026

#NotATarget

A social-media challenge in support of medical workers in conflict zones, as attacks on hospitals and healthcare professionals kept rising worldwide. Participants posted a photo of themselves or their team holding the campaign target.

Download the target →

8–26 Sep 2025

Hunger Strike for Gaza

Several healthcare workers carried out a relay hunger strike in front of the Swiss Parliament during the autumn session, drawing broad media attention.

Watch the launch video →

27 Sep 2025

Demonstration - “Stop the Genocide”

Public demonstrations in Zurich and Bellinzona demanding accountability and an end to Swiss complicity.

Bellinzona report →

25 Oct 2025

Memorial for Gaza Healthcare Workers

A public memorial in Bern, raising political and public awareness of the killing of medical staff in Gaza and the need for accountability.

2025

Letter to Swiss medical associations

An open call to FMH, VSAO and other associations to take a stand and support a boycott of companies complicit in the violence.

EN · FR · DE · IT

Jul 2025

Appeal - Humanitarian Corridor

An appeal to open humanitarian corridors and evacuate patients from Gaza, sent to the Federal Council.

Appeal · Cassis response

30 Jun 2025

Open Letter to Federal Council and Parliament

An open letter sent to the Federal Council and Federal Parliament; a response from the Swiss Government followed.

Letter · Response

Jun 2025

Appeal - The Shame of Gaza

Colleagues from Ticino collected over 270 signatures for an appeal sent to the Federal Council and the Presidents of both chambers.

Read the appeal →

2026

Screening - “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack”

Screening, panel discussion and Q&A at Cinema Forum, Bellinzona.

2025

Gaza: Doctors Under Attack - Zürich

Screening with producer Ben de Pear and Dr Dawas, followed by panel discussion and Q&A.

Infosperber · PS Zeitung