The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a three day campaign at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, to raise awareness about Pakistan’s ongoing genocide against the Baloch nation and to advocate for an independent Balochistan. The campaign aimed to bring the plight of the Baloch people to the attention of UN officials, human rights defenders, journalists, and international policymakers. Hundreds of BNM activists and supporters from across Europe participated in the event, voicing their support for Balochistan’s liberation and condemning Pakistan’s war crimes.
Day 1: 6th International Balochistan Conference
The first phase of the campaign began with the 6th International Balochistan Conference, held in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference brought together renowned human rights activists, experts, journalists, and politicians to discuss the dire human rights situation in Balochistan. The participants analyzed Pakistan’s state sponsored violence, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the international community’s role in funding Pakistan despite its human rights violations.
Notable Speakers:
The conference was attended by several distinguished guests, including:
Willem Marx (Journalist and author)
Eleonora Mongelli (Human rights activist)
John McDonnell (British politician)
Reed Brody (Human rights lawyer)
Dr. Ayesha (Scholar and activist)
Dr. Naseem Baloch (Chairman, Baloch National Movement)
Moderators and Hosts:
The event was hosted by senior writer and BNM focal person of Foreign Department representative, Hakeem Baloch, and moderated by Niaz Zehri Baloch, Coordinator of BNM’s Foreign Department. The conference commenced with a speech by BNM Foreign Secretary Faheem Baloch, setting the stage for an insightful discussion on Balochistan’s freedom movement and Pakistan’s human rights abuses.
During the conference, Dr. Naseem Baloch reaffirmed that the Baloch struggle is peaceful and in accordance with the Geneva Conventions. He emphasized that BNM will continue to expose Pakistan’s war crimes on international platforms until Balochistan gains independence. He also sent a powerful message to the Baloch nation:
Victory is ours. We will never stop struggling for our rights, and we will ensure that the world hears the voices of the oppressed Baloch people.
Day 2: Photo Exhibition at the Broken Chair, Geneva
The second phase of the campaign featured a photo exhibition at the famous Broken Chair monument, in front of the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva. The exhibition showcased powerful images depicting:
The beauty of Balochistan’s landscapes and rich culture
The loyalty and resilience of the Baloch people
The atrocities committed by the Pakistani military
The ongoing Baloch civil resistance and the struggle for liberation
Hundreds of people from various backgrounds, including diplomats, journalists, and activists, visited the exhibition. BNM activists engaged with the visitors, providing briefings on Balochistan’s ongoing freedom movement and the systematic oppression faced by the Baloch people under Pakistani occupation. Pamphlets were distributed, detailing Pakistan’s human rights violations, enforced disappearances, and the global responsibility to support Balochistan’s independence.
Day 3: Peaceful Protest at the Broken Chair, Geneva
On the final day, BNM organized a peaceful protest in front of the United Nations Broken Chair monument, where hundreds of activists gathered to raise their voices against Pakistan’s war crimes.
Prominent Protest Speakers:
Zabrain Baloch
Shalli Baloch
Mahan Baloch
Saima Gul
Chants and Demands:
The protesters raised slogans demanding:
Freedom for Balochistan
An end to human rights violations in Balochistan
An end to enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings,The release of all missing persons, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Sammi Deen Baloch, Beebagr Baloch, Beebow Baloch, and many others
Commitment to the Struggle:
BNM activists vowed to continue their peaceful struggle for the liberation of Balochistan and to intensify their efforts in lobbying international organizations, including the United Nations and human rights bodies, to recognize Pakistan’s crimes and support Balochistan’s right to self determination.
BNM will fight until Balochistan is free. We will not rest until justice is served, and we will keep exposing Pakistan’s war crimes to the world.
Conclusion:
BNM’s three-day campaign in Geneva was a powerful and well-organized effort to bring international attention to Pakistan’s ongoing genocide in Balochistan and to demand support for Balochistan’s independence. Through the conference, photo exhibition, and peaceful protest, BNM successfully highlighted the suffering of the Baloch people, engaged with international activists and officials, and strengthened the global movement for Balochistan’s freedom.
The campaign served as a strong message to the world that the Baloch people will not surrender. They will continue their peaceful resistance until Balochistan is free from Pakistani occupation.
