The UTJD team shares concerns within the Uyghur diaspora and hopes that our research work will contribute to safeguarding democratic values. The world is reshaping, […]
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…
Human Rights Advocacy Day
On 18 September 2025, the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) Campus Drammen hosted Advocacy Day…
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…
The Untold Stories of the Uyghurs: Voices of Resistance Under Oppression
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database is honored to announce the launch of its third book in the Uyghur language, The Untold Stories of the Uyghurs, with its official presentation taking place on January 10 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The recent history of the Uyghur people is a saga deeply intertwined with pain, suffering, and hope. The Untold Stories of the Uyghurs is a series of unvarnished and factual accounts of that saga - narrated by witnesses themselves. This book brings together the voices of a generation that has endured systematic oppression and racial discrimination in East Turkistan from the early 1950s to the present. The book documents pivotal and traumatic periods, including the Land Reform campaigns, the Great Cultural Revolution, the Central Asian Migration Wave,…
Habeba Omar
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am originally from…
The Untold Stories of the Uyghurs: Voices of Resistance Under Oppression
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database is honored to announce the…
Gülnar Muhammetimin
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am a Swiss…
UTJD Books Now Available for Free Digital Access
We are pleased to announce that the Uyghur Transitional Justice…
Year-End Reflection 2025 | Uyghur Transitional Justice Database
On December 19, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) held…
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…
Welcome to the UTJD Uyghur Youth Workshop 2024!
We are thrilled to kick off this year’s workshop, bringing…
Year-End Reflection 2025 | Uyghur Transitional Justice Database
On December 19, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) held…
Bahram Sintash
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I would like to…
Appreciation for Supporting the Russian Translation of Remolding the Uyghurs to Fit the Han-Ethnocentric Mold
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) sincerely appreciates the support…
Bumeryem Rozi
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am ethnically Uyghur…
Habeba Omar
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am originally from the city of Korla, East Turkistan, and I would like to testify for my relatives.…
Gülnar Muhammetimin
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am a Swiss citizen, and I would like to testify for my family members and relatives. The Swiss German-language newspaper…
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
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
UTJD meets members of IRI
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 […]
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. […]