Today, UTJD together with Norwegian Uyghur Committee attended a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the upcoming UNGA. We underscored the significance of directing attention towards China, a nation employing advanced technology to stifle dissenting voices both domestically and internationally.
China’s capacity to monitor and curb freedom of expression and political activism, whether at home or abroad, is a concerning trend. This misuse of technology not only jeopardizes individual rights but also undermines fundamental democratic principles.
Furthermore, we highlighted the dire plight of the Uyghur community, enduring abhorrent conditions including forced sterilization, labor exploitation, incarceration in concentration camps, and pervasive surveillance. These egregious human rights violations demand urgent international attention and action.
We advocated for prioritizing human rights, democracy, and the protection of dissenting voices at the forefront of the UNGA agenda. It is imperative that we unite efforts to ensure robust international responses to these grave challenges.
Let us persist in our endeavors to cultivate a world where advanced technology serves to advance freedom and justice rather than suppress them. Together, we can effect meaningful change.
