Hitting a Trough of the Genocidal Wave? Following a decade of intense systematic persecution against the Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan, the […]
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…
Gülnar Mirza
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on…
Weekly Testimonies: Uyghur Voices from Our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book
We are pleased to launch a new weekly series on…
Gulzire Awulqanqizi
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born on…
UTJD Youth Representation at the OHCHR in Geneva
From July 7th to 11th, 2025, 42 young human rights…
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…
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
Erbakit Otarbay
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am ethnically Kazakh, and I was born in 1973 in Qaba County, Altay Prefecture, East Turkistan. After graduating […]
Insights from UTJD’s Open Tech Fund Fellow: Reflections on China’s Digital Transnational Repression of Uyghurs.
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) has been hosting an Information Controls Fellow through the Open Technology Fund (OTF) since mid-2024. OTF is a U.S.-based […]
Baqitali Nur
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born in Sekkizsomul village, Chapchal County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, East Turkistan. I sold vegetables for a […]
Abdusalam Muhammad
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I was born in Qoshirik village (Kuoshi’airikexiang 阔什艾日克乡), Yarkent County, Kashgar Prefecture, East Turkistan in 1977. When […]
Weekly Testimonies: Uyghur Voices from Our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book
We are pleased to launch a new weekly series on our news page, featuring individual testimonies from our 100 Camp Testimonies book, which offers deeply personal accounts […]
Reflecting on UTJD’s Highlights in 2024
UTJD’s Commitment to Technology and Research in 2024 resulted in achieving several meaningful milestones this year. UTJD remains focused on growing its capacity, enhancing its […]
World Human Rights Day: December 10th, A Reminder of the ongoing Uyghur Genocide
After the Second World War, the United Nations was established to promote peace, security, and human rights globally. In this spirit, a group of lawyers […]
Panel on Balancing Green Growth and Human Rights
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD), in cooperation with the Rafto Foundation for Human Rights, recently hosted a pivotal panel debate, “Balancing Green Growth and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Is Norway’s Solar Panel Industry Free from Forced Labor?
Oslo, November 27, 2024 – A new report from the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) sheds light on significant challenges related to forced labor in […]