On May 22nd, 2024, a significant event took place on Capitol Hill, hosted by the Uyghur Academy, United States Institute of Peace, Campaign for Uyghurs, […]
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…
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…
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…
Engaging Youth Voices: UTJD Brings Together Norwegian Youth Parties for Dialogue on Forced Labor
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) convened a panel discussion on forced labor, bringing together representatives from Norwegian youth political parties to examine how Norway can strengthen ethical trade and ensure responsible global supply chains. UTJD engaged in broad outreach to youth parties across the political spectrum, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive dialogue and cross-party engagement on critical human rights issues. As a result, representatives from Rød Ungdom (Red Youth), Sosialistisk Ungdom (Socialist Youth), Grønn Ungdom (Green Youth), and Unge Venstre (Young Liberals) participated in the discussion, contributing diverse perspectives and policy approaches. The panel was grounded in UTJD’s ongoing research, including its 2024 report on forced labor, which examined links between Uyghur forced labor and global supply chains, with a particular focus…
Engaging Youth Voices: UTJD Brings Together Norwegian Youth Parties for Dialogue on Forced Labor
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) convened a panel discussion…
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…
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…
Elishir Ilham
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I would like to…
Tursunay Ziyawudun
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am ethnically Uyghur,…
UTJD Brings VR Experience Highlighting Uyghur Plight to Virginia
The UTJD team was recently invited to Virginia to share…
Ebeydulla Abdurahman
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I have been living…
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…
Engaging Youth Voices: UTJD Brings Together Norwegian Youth Parties for Dialogue on Forced Labor
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) convened a panel discussion on forced labor, bringing together representatives from Norwegian youth political parties to examine how Norway…
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…
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…
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UTJD meets Freedom House
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, […]
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 […]