A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on November 23, 1973 in Chöchek (Tacheng 塔城), East Turkistan. I had worked in East Turkistan […]
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…
Year-End Reflection 2025 | Uyghur Transitional Justice Database
On December 19, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) held its annual year-end meeting, marking an important moment of reflection, assessment, and collective alignment. In 2025, UTJD continued to strengthen its commitment to rigorous research, the responsible use of technology, and documentation. Our collective work increasingly reflects a shift toward sustainability and institutional strength, supported by research-driven and technology-enabled approaches. UTJD’s work is guided by the understanding that transitional justice requires sustained effort and reliable systems. We remain committed to methodical documentation, evidence preservation, and the effective use of technology as the foundation for accountability and the historical record. As the ongoing Uyghur crisis persists, the need for independent, structured, and accessible documentation becomes ever more essential. The year concluded…
Year-End Reflection 2025 | Uyghur Transitional Justice Database
On December 19, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) held…
Gülnar Mirza
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on…
Gulnisa Mamut
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I live in Turkey,…
Eysa Imin
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book My father’s name is…
Esma Eli
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born in…
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…
Uyghur Transitional Justice Database Initiates the Knowledge Sharing Sessions
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) is committed to leveraging…
Adil Hakimjan
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I fled East Turkistan…
Abida Tohtihaji
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am originally from…
Bumeryem Rozi
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am ethnically Uyghur…
Raising Awareness and Fostering Dialogue: UTJD Delivers Lecture at the University of Innlandet
On November 4th, 2025, Munire Yakup and Pezilet Yakup delivered…
Gülnar Mirza
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on August 11, 1978 in Sekkizsomul village, Chapchal County, Ili Prefecture, East Turkistan. On December 9, 2015, Chinese…
Gulnisa Mamut
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I live in Turkey, and I would like to testify for my mother. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I started working…
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
Jasur Habibullah
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on December 1, 1970 in Ürümchi. I currently live in the Netherlands. I would like to […]
Asiye Abdulaheb
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on December 3, 1973 in Ürümchi. I have been living in the Netherlands for more than […]
Zumret Dawut
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on June 16, 1982 in Ürümchi, East Turkistan. I married a Pakistani man in 2005, and […]
Panel Discussion Highlights: Remolding the Uyghurs to Fit the Han-Ethnocentric Mold
On March 4, the University of Oslo Library hosted a panel discussion on the systematic oppression and forced assimilation of Uyghurs in East Turkistan. The […]
Tursunay Ziyawudun
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am ethnically Uyghur, and I was born on August 10, 1978 in Karboghay village, Kunes County, East Turkistan. […]
Orynbek Koksebek
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am an ethnic Kazakh, and I was born in 1980 in Moyintal village (莫音塔勒村), Tarbaghatay (Tacheng塔城), East Turkistan. […]
Mihrigul Tursun
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am ethnically Uyghur, and I was born in 1989 in Cherchen County, southern East Turkistan. When I was […]
Gulzire Awulqanqizi
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on June 29, 1979 in Ghulja, East Turkistan. I moved to Kazakhstan in 2014. In 2017, […]
Gulbahar Jelilova
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan on April 4, 1964. I had been in clothing business for nearly 20 […]