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SUMMARY:Workshop on Technology with Human Rights aspect
DESCRIPTION:This internal workshop between the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) and the Rafto Foundation focuses on the role of technology in advancing human rights education and documentation. UTJD will present its ongoing work with Virtual Reality\, including the reconstruction of internment camps and a proof-of-concept education tool designed to help learners engage with the Uyghur crisis through immersive and evidence-based experiences. The session aims to strengthen cooperation\, exchange expertise\, and explore how technological innovation can support truth\, justice\, and awareness.
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/workshop-on-technology-with-human-rights-aspect/
LOCATION:Rafto\, Menneskerettighetenes plass 1\, Bergen\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Virtual Reality,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Uyghur Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by YATA and the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD)\nThe Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA) is a youth-led organization dedicated to promoting understanding of international relations\, security\, and human rights through dialogue\, education\, and collaboration. By connecting young people with global issues\, YATA aims to foster awareness and engagement in building a more informed and peaceful world. \nAs part of this mission\, YATA welcomes the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) for a special lecture and interactive session.UTJD will present insights from their reports and books\, shedding light on the current situation of Uyghurs in Chinaand the ongoing human rights violations in East Turkistan. \nDuring the event\, there will also be an information stand where participants can ask questions directly to UTJD representatives. In addition\, attendees will have the opportunity to experience UTJD’s Virtual Reality (VR) project\, a powerful reconstruction that visually presents what the internment and re-education camps look like based on testimonies and research. \nThis is a unique opportunity to engage with experts\, ask questions\, and gain a deeper understanding of one of the most serious human rights crises of our time.
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/understanding-the-uyghur-crisis/
LOCATION:University of Inland Norway\, Vormstuguvegen 2\, Lillehammer\, Innland\, 2624\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Virtual Reality
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SUMMARY:Panel Debate & VR Experience: Unveiling the Hidden Horrors of Chinese Internment Camps
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 4 at 14:00 at the University of Oslo Library for a powerful panel debate on Remolding the Uyghurs to Fit the Han-ethnocentric Mold\, followed by an immersive VR experience that brings to life the grim reality of China’s internment camps. \nDrawing on survivor testimonies\, satellite imagery analysis\, and official Chinese documents\, this event offers a rare opportunity to confront the mass persecution and forced assimilation of Uyghurs in East Turkistan. The panel will explore key findings from the book\, discussing the systematic oppression and securitization efforts targeting Uyghur identity. \nAfter the debate\, step into a VR reconstruction of the internment camps\, developed using high-resolution data and 3D modeling by the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD). This groundbreaking technology bridges the gap between raw data and human experience\, allowing participants to witness the hidden atrocities the Chinese government seeks to obscure. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with experts\, challenge official narratives\, and immerse yourself in the harsh realities faced by millions. \nWelcome by Øystein Johan Kleiven\, Library of University in Oslo \nPanel consist of: \n\nHarald Bøckman\, is a Norwegian researcher at the Centre for Development and Environment at the University of Oslo. He is a sinologist\, considered an expert in Chinese language\, culture\, history and politics\, and is coordinator of the Network for Asian Studies.\nAdiljan Abdurihim\, Coordinator and Data Technician for Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD). \nHanne Sofie Økland Andresen\, representative for Scholars At Risk group at University in Oslo (SAR).  \n\nModerated by Øystein Johan Kleiven\, Library of University in Oslo \nOpen for public (Library Regulations may Apply)
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/panel-debate-vr-experience-unveiling-the-hidden-horrors-of-chinese-internment-camps/
LOCATION:University of Oslo Library\, Moltke Moes vei 39\, Oslo\, Oslo\, 0851\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Panel Debate,Virtual Reality
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SUMMARY:3D Model Exhibition in South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) is joining the 12th Global Assembly of the World Movement for Democracy\, presenting a virtual reality exhibition featuring a 3D model of a concentration camp. This exhibit aims to raise awareness of the atrocities committed by the Chinese government in East Turkistan\, reaching an international audience. \nThe Assembly\, themed “Revitalizing Democracy: Reflection\, Resilience\, and Innovation\,” will gather over 500 democracy advocates from around the world in South Africa for interactive workshops\, discussions\, and networking opportunities. It provides a platform to strengthen cross-border communities\, promote learning\, and spark innovation in the global pursuit of democracy and freedom. \nHeld as South Africa marks 30 years of democracy\, the Global Assembly will honor the country’s democratic journey while examining persistent struggles\, setting the stage for global conversations on democratic resilience. Together\, we will celebrate progress and confront pressing challenges\, such as authoritarianism\, repression\, corruption\, and disinformation\, and look ahead to building stronger global solidarity for a democratic future.
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/3d-model-exhibition-in-south-africa/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Reality
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SUMMARY:Academic Freedom + 3D in VR
DESCRIPTION:Scholars at Risk (SAR) in University Oslo will launch their campaign for Rahile Dawut. Rahile Dawut is a prominent Uyghur anthropologist and scholar\, known for her extensive research on Uyghur folklore\, culture\, and religious traditions. A professor at Xinjiang University\, she focused on documenting the rich heritage of Uyghur communities\, including sacred sites\, oral traditions\, and cultural practices. Dawut’s work played a critical role in preserving Uyghur cultural identity amid increasing restrictions in East Turkistan (aka Xinjiang). In 2017\, she disappeared after reportedly being detained by Chinese authorities\, drawing international attention and concerns over the treatment of Uyghur intellectuals. Her disappearance symbolizes the broader repression faced by the Uyghur people and efforts to suppress their cultural expression. \nAs part of its campaign launch\, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) will unveil a 3D model of a concentration camp in Virtual Reality (VR). This immersive experience aims to bring greater awareness to the conditions inside the camps in East Turkistan\, where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have been reportedly detained. By using VR technology\, UTJD offers a powerful tool for advocacy\, allowing viewers to virtually explore the camp’s environment\, highlighting the harsh realities and human rights violations taking place. This initiative seeks to foster global empathy and drive action against the ongoing repression. \n 
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/academic-freedom-3d-in-vr/
LOCATION:The Nobel Peace Center\, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1\, Oslo\, Oslo\, 0250\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Virtual Reality
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