UTJD met with members of the International Republican Institute (IRI) in Washington, D.C. We had a fruitful discussion on several areas of mutual interest. We […]
Leveraging Technology to Expose Human Rights Violations in East Turkistan
One of the key focuses of our work has been exploring how new technologies can…
Confirmatory and Additional Accounts of Oppression and the Intents behind the Relaxation of Entry into East Turkistan
Hitting a Trough of the Genocidal Wave? Following a decade of intense systematic persecution against…
UTJD Concludes Workshop 2025
Workshop 2025 – Oslo, September 6–7, 2025 This year’s UTJD workshop brought together 36 registered…
Forced Deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China Sparks Global Condemnation
After decades of systemic repression in their homeland of East Turkistan (known as Xinjiang), many…
Forced labor harms people — our concern can help stop it
Recently, Norwegian TV2 published an article on Temu, raising serious concerns about the company’s links…
Human Rights Advocacy Day
On 18 September 2025, the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) Campus Drammen hosted Advocacy Day 2025, an inspiring gathering dedicated to dialogue on human rights, democracy, and global solidarity. Organized by Scholars at Risk (SAR) Advocacy at USN, the event brought together students, academics, and activists to reflect on pressing challenges in human rights advocacy. The program opened with a warm welcome followed by a musical performance by music students. Their performance set a reflective and uplifting tone for the day ahead. Shortly after, Adiljan Abdurihim, Coordinator of the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD), delivered a presentation on human rights violations and the systematic oppression of Uyghurs in East Turkistan. The session, chaired by Christian and Arathana, highlighted the urgency…
Elishir Ilham
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I would like to…
Ebeydulla Abdurahman
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I have been living…
Dolkun Isa
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on…
Human Rights Advocacy Day
On 18 September 2025, the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)…
Leveraging Technology to Expose Human Rights Violations in East Turkistan
One of the key focuses of our work has been…
Abdurahman Tohti
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am from Beshtugmen…
Voices for Freedom
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) recently joined the event…
Abdurahman Memet
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am originally from…
Reflecting on UTJD’s Highlights in 2024
UTJD’s Commitment to Technology and Research in 2024 resulted in…
Panel Discussion Highlights: Remolding the Uyghurs to Fit the Han-Ethnocentric Mold
On March 4, the University of Oslo Library hosted a…
Bahram Sintash
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I would like to…
Elishir Ilham
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I would like to…
Jasur Habibullah
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on…
Confirmatory and Additional Accounts of Oppression and the Intents behind the Relaxation of Entry into East Turkistan
Hitting a Trough of the Genocidal Wave? Following a decade…
Elishir Ilham
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I would like to testify for my family members, who have been persecuted by the Chinese regime. Zulpikar Ilham,…
Ebeydulla Abdurahman
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I have been living in Norway since 2006. I would like to testify for my family members and relatives. When I last…
UTJD Concludes Workshop 2025
Workshop 2025 – Oslo, September 6–7, 2025 This year’s UTJD workshop brought together 36 registered participants, with 33 actively attending, to strengthen the link between…
Forced labor harms people — our concern can help stop it
Recently, Norwegian TV2 published an article on Temu, raising serious concerns about the company’s links to forced labor. The report has sparked public debate about…
Leveraging Technology to Expose Human Rights Violations in East Turkistan
One of the key focuses of our work has been exploring how new technologies can be harnessed to expose the atrocities and human rights violations…
UTJD Concludes Workshop 2025
Workshop 2025 – Oslo, September 6–7, 2025 This year’s UTJD workshop brought together 36 registered participants, with 33 actively attending, to strengthen the link between…
🚨 At a conference in Ankara UTJD’s Executive Director @bahtiyar_mer showcased a 3D VR model built from 4 years of testimonies & data on Uyghur abuses. With tools like #AI & VR, we continue to expose China’s crimes. #UyghurJustice #HumanRights https://www.utjd.org/news/leveraging-technology-to-expose-human-rights-violations-in-east-turkistan/
UTJD delivered speech on HR violations and systematic oppression of Uyghurs and other turkic peoples in ET. The event highlighted the crucial role of engaging students & academia in addressing global challenges related to democracy, hr, social justice.
📢 Advocacy Day is Sept. 18! Stand with scholars worldwide who face imprisonment & persecution for their ideas.
Together, we defend academic freedom.
#AdvocacyDay #ScholarsAtRisk #Drammen
UTJD Workshop 2025 – Oslo, Norway
September 5-7, 2025 https://www.utjd.org/news/utjd-workshop-2025/
UTJD Team Touches Down in Washington DC
The UTJD team has landed in Washington DC, ready to embark on a series of impactful engagements aimed at advancing Uyghur rights advocacy and fostering […]
UTJD Reviews and Strengths the Code of Conduct To Reinforce Its Commitment to Ethical & Safe Workplace
The UTJD has initiated the review and clear guidelines for the Code of Conduct to reinforce its dedication to an ethical and safe work environment. […]
Creating a Safe Space for Uyghur Women Human Rights Defenders
Project Manager for Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD), Bahtiyar Ømer, presenting his part of the work conducted for the report. Bahtiyar Ømer, as research assistent, […]
Hidden heroes
UTJD, a small yet visionary organization, owes its success to dedicated individuals committed to making a difference. With a team of volunteers and interns shaping […]
Welcome!
Welcome to UTJD NEWS! Here, you’ll find the most up-to-date information and developments from UTJD. We gather important research findings, news, and events to keep […]
Gratitude
We writing to express our heartfelt thanks for your invaluable contributions to Uyghur cause particularly Uyghur Transitional Justice Database. It is with mixed emotions that […]
Transnational Repression Panel Discussion at Holocaust Memorial Museum
We are honored to have been part of a crucial panel discussion on “We Don’t Even Know If They’re Alive” at the United States Holocaust […]
Human Film Festival
The Project Coordinator for Uyghur Transitional Justice Database, Adiljan Abdurihim, attendes the HUMAN Film Festival pre screening of All Static and Noise documentary panel discussion. […]
Uyghur Meshrep: Freedom for Uyghurs
On a recent occasion co-hosted by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), a unique and culturally rich lunch event […]