The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) has launched a dedicated web page to share findings on Norwegian companies’ compliance with the Transparency Act, which mandates […]
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…
Amine Muhammetimin
A testimony from our “100 Camp Testimonies” Book I am originally from…
Leveraging Emerging Tech to Understand and Respond to Detention in the Uyghur Region
This event took place on Tuesday, May 28, from 10:00am…
Year-End Reflection 2025 | Uyghur Transitional Justice Database
On December 19, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) held…
THE PERSECUTION OF UYGHURS IN EAST TURKISTANEXTRAJUDICIAL/EXTRALEGAL MASS INTERNMENT CAMPS
‘Uyghur identity as mental illness’ by Chinese-Australian political cartoonist, artist…
UTJD Officially Established
Adiljan Abdurihim and Bahtiyar Ømer founded the Uyghur Transitional Justice…
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
Balancing Green Growth and Human Rights: The Forced Labor Question
[norsk versjon nedenfor] The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD), in cooperation with the Rafto Foundation for Human Rights is organizing a panel debate titled “Balancing […]
UTJD Wraps Up Successful Participation at the 12th World Movement for Democracy Assembly in Johannesburg
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) concluded its impactful journey at the 12th World Movement for Democracy Assembly in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over three days, […]
UTJD Brings Virtual Reality Insights to the 12th Global Assembly in South Africa
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) is proud to participate in the 12th Global Assembly in South Africa, a gathering of democracy advocates, thought leaders, […]
The World Movement for Democracy’s 12th Global Assembly: Revitalizing Democracy in 2024
The World Movement for Democracy will host its 12th Global Assembly in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 20-22, 2024. This event marks a significant moment, […]
Voices for Freedom
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) recently joined the event organised by the Scholars at Risk group at the University of Oslo to launch a […]
Introducing Our New UTJD Data Plugin for WordPress
We have currently developed a new plugin for WordPress site that provides up-to-date statistics and data from the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD). This plugin […]
2020 Report “The Persecution Of Uyghurs in East Turkistan” Now Available in Russian!
Uyghur Transitional Justice Database is pleased to announce the publication of our 2020 report “The Persecution of Uyghurs in East Turkistan” in Russian as part […]
You can find us on LinkedIn
The Uyghur Transitional Justice Database has become an increasingly attractive organization, especially among Uyghur youth. We have been able to offer internships and fellowships to […]
No one is safe: An analysis based on the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database
The following analysis is based on the data provided by the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database in the 2020 report, “The Persecution of Uyghurs in East […]