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SUMMARY:Roundtable on Forced Labor with Future Proof
DESCRIPTION:UTJD\, in collaboration with our network partners\, invites you to an exclusive\, high-level roundtable discussion focusing on state-sponsored forced labor\, with a specific focus on the ongoing crisis facing the Uyghur and other Turkic populations in East Turkistan. \nAs an independent nonprofit organization\, UTJD is dedicated to documenting human rights violations through the rigorous collection of victim testimonies and data-driven advocacy. This roundtable serves as a critical junction to bridge our data with practical corporate compliance and international legal frameworks. \nEvent Details & Registration\nRegistration Deadline: Wednesday\, June 18th at 2:00 PM in this online form.\nFormat: Our activities are anchored in in-person participation to foster meaningful dialogue\, and we strongly encourage in-person attendance. However\, a digital option will be available for select portions of the program.\nLanguage: Parts of this event will be conducted in English. \n\nAgenda & Program\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Interactive Preview & Lunch.\nVR Camp Reconstruction: Arrive early to experience UTJD’s Virtual Reality reconstruction of the internment camps in East Turkistan. Attendees can test the VR headsets individually or view the simulation on-screen (approximately 10–15 minutes per person).\nComplimentary Lunch: A simple lunch will be served. Please notify us during registration if you plan to attend this segment so we can accurately cater the catering. \n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Main Roundtable Session\n(Note: Digital participants may remain joined until the mid-session break).\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nTestimonial Screening: A video presentation featuring first-hand victim accounts documented by UTJD.\nKeynote Introduction (Digital): Delivered by Laura Murphy\, Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery at the Helena Kennedy Center for International Justice at Sheffield Hallam University.\nForced Labor in Supply Chains – What\, How\, and Where?\nAnalysis of critical global frameworks\, including the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the EU Forced Labor Regulation\, detailing their operational impacts and corporate lessons.\nActionable strategies for businesses to detect\, map\, and mitigate forced labor risks.\nGeopolitical context regarding the current situation in China.\nAudience Q&A\nComfort Break (End of digital broadcast)\nUTJD Field Findings: An in-depth presentation of UTJD’s latest targeted research. Based on a comprehensive series of multi-industry interviews\, this segment maps out the structural organization of forced labor in East Turkistan and analyzes how censorship distorts the global flow of supply chain information.\nInteractive Q&A: UTJD experts address compliance and data questions submitted by network companies in advance.\nPractical Toolkit Evaluation: A collaborative review and feedback session on UTJD’s new draft questionnaire and practical guide for corporate supply chain due diligence. \n3:00 PM: Closing Remarks \n\nFeatured Speaker Profile\nLaura Murphy: Professor of Human Rights and Contemporary Slavery\, Helena Kennedy Center for International Justice (Sheffield Hallam University) \nProfessor Laura Murphy is a globally recognized expert on forced labor\, supply chain transparency\, and survivor-led advocacy. During the Biden administration\, she served as an adviser to the Under Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\, supporting the inter-agency Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force with a primary focus on the implementation and policy design of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). \nHer dedicated research team has published pioneering reports exposing the Chinese government’s intertwined systems of mass internment and forced labor. Her work has successfully traced illicit supply chains tying these abuses to major global industries\, including solar energy\, apparel\, automotive\, chemicals\, plastics\, and critical minerals. \nProfessor Murphy has provided expert testimony and evidence briefs to the governments of the United States\, the United Kingdom\, the European Union\, and Australia\, and has advised advocacy groups and international law firms. Beyond her focus on East Turkistan\, her global portfolio includes extensive field research on labor rights across India\, Nigeria\, Ghana\, the U.S.\, and Canada.
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/roundtable-on-forced-labor-with-future-proof/
LOCATION:Zander K Hotel\, Bergen\, Norway
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:UTJD Workshop 2026 – Registration Now Open \nDates: 4–6 September 2026\nLocation: Oslo\, Norway \nThe Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) is pleased to announce that registration for the UTJD Workshop 2026 is now open. \nBuilding on the valuable feedback from previous workshops\, this year’s program places an even stronger emphasis on collaborative work\, giving participants more opportunities to create\, exchange ideas\, and develop projects together. Alongside inspiring talks and practical sessions\, we aim to foster an environment where participants can learn from one another and contribute actively. \nAs always\, the workshop focuses on technology\, activism\, and research\, while remaining open to any innovative ideas and approaches that can strengthen human rights work and documentation. \nWorkshop Schedule \nFriday\, 4 September\nArrival day for participants traveling from a long distance whose accommodation has been approved by UTJD. \nSaturday\, 5 September\nMain workshop program featuring collaborative sessions\, inspiring presentations\, and hands-on activities. \nSunday\, 6 September\nTeam collaboration\, reflections\, future planning\, and opportunities for participants who wish to continue contributing to UTJD initiatives. \nLocation: Oslo\, Norway\nThe exact venue and daily schedule will be shared with registered participants. \nWho Can Apply? \nWe welcome applications from young people\, students\, researchers\, technologists\, activists\, and human rights advocates\, particularly from across the Nordic countries. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nCollaborative team projects\nInspiring talks and practical learning sessions\nHands-on activities\nOpportunities to contribute directly to UTJD’s work on justice\, documentation\, technology\, and advocacy\n\nWhether your interests lie in human rights\, technology\, research\, advocacy\, or other innovative fields\, this workshop is an opportunity to connect with like-minded people and help shape meaningful initiatives together. \nAge Priority \nThe workshop is primarily intended for young participants within the stated age range. If you are older than the recommended age\, you are still welcome to apply. However\, priority will be given to younger applicants if the number of registrations exceeds available places. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.utjd.org/news/event/workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Oslo\, Oslo\, Norway
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