{"id":2467,"date":"2025-07-13T13:18:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T13:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/?page_id=2467"},"modified":"2025-09-21T17:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T17:24:06","slug":"workshop-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/workshop-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Workshop 2025 \u2013 Oslo, September 6\u20137, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s UTJD workshop brought together&nbsp;<strong>36 registered participants, with 33 actively attending<\/strong>, to strengthen the link between&nbsp;<strong>research, technology, and activism<\/strong>&nbsp;in documenting and addressing human rights violations against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Workshop memories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1588-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1588-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1588-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1576-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1576-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_1576-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pezilet-Saba-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pezilet-Saba-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pezilet-Saba-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mostafa-vr-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mostafa-vr-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mostafa-vr-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"2688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Talking-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Talking-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Talking-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We opened with inspiring remarks from&nbsp;<strong>Jostein Hole Kobbeltvedt at Rafto Foundation for Human Rights on Activism, Mishel Kondi at C4ADS on research with technology perspective and&nbsp; Muetter Iliqud at Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;on research, who highlighted the urgency of youth-driven work in the face of ongoing repression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/utjd.org\/videos\/Workshop.Final.Cool.MOV.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video from the workshop days<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saturday \u2013 Research, Technology, and Activism in Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday was structured around three practical tracks, where participants rotated through sessions designed to build hands-on skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research Track<\/strong>: Participants learned OSINT fundamentals, explored UTJD\u2019s report repository, and worked in groups on topics\u00a0<strong>they chose themselves<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Forced Labour, Cultural Identity, and Second-Generation Uyghurs in the Diaspora<\/strong>. Each group produced a fact sheet with clear problem statements, evidence, and references.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology Track<\/strong>: Groups transformed their findings into compelling\u00a0<strong>webpage drafts<\/strong>, learning to use WordPress and UTJD\u2019s AI tool. They embedded photos, a\u00a0<strong>short video<\/strong>, and \u201ckey fact\u201d boxes to ensure their advocacy pages were clear, visual, and evidence-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Activism Track<\/strong>: Teams translated their research into\u00a0<strong>advocacy outputs<\/strong>. They drafted letters to policymakers with concrete \u201casks\u201d and recorded short awareness videos combining urgency, evidence, and a call to action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The day concluded with&nbsp;<strong>final presentations<\/strong>, where each group showcased their webpage, shared their advocacy letter, and screened their social media clip. These outputs were published on the UTJD website, demonstrating how collaborative research can directly fuel digital activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/workshop-page-template-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/workshop-page-template-2\/\">Web page for group 1<\/a> &#8211; Forced Labour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/template-workshop-2025-page\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/template-workshop-2025-page\/\">Web page for group 2<\/a> &#8211; Mental Health, Second Generation of Uyghurs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/workshop-page-template-2025-3\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/workshop-page-template-2025-3\/\">Web page for group 3<\/a> &#8211; Disappearance of Uyghur Culture and Uyghur Identitiy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunday \u2013 Oppression and Transnational Repression<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday opened with a session on&nbsp;<strong>Confirmatory and Additional Accounts of Oppression and the Intents behind the Relaxation of Entry into East Turkistan<\/strong>, where participants discussed the implications of shifting policies and the risks they pose for the Uyghur diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Write a heading that captivates your audience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full tw-mb-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6776-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6776-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6776-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped tw-mb-3 tw-mt-3 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"2694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6774-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6774-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6774-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6793-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6793-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6793-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6793-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6793-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6793-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This was followed by a presentation from the&nbsp;<strong>Human Rights Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>Transnational Repression (TNR)<\/strong>\u2014the ways governments attempt to silence and intimidate diaspora communities beyond their borders. The session introduced the concept and its evolution, examined how it manifests in the CCP context, and reflected on its impacts on activists and communities. It also explored the challenges in policy and legal frameworks addressing TNR. Importantly, the presentation highlighted the need to move beyond fear toward resilience, providing participants with practical tools for protection and creative resistance at both community and governmental levels. The positive framing, with its focus on agency and solidarity, underscored a powerful reminder: while repression is real, collective resilience is just as strong\u2014and it is something we can build together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the&nbsp;<strong>second youth-led UTJD workshop<\/strong>, and it demonstrated the power of equipping young advocates with the tools to conduct credible research, translate it into digital campaigns, and navigate challenging community debates. By combining evidence with empathy, participants not only produced tangible advocacy materials but also strengthened solidarity across the Uyghur diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our gratitude to all&nbsp;<strong>speakers and guest speakers<\/strong>, and especially to&nbsp;<strong>Frifond<\/strong>, whose generous grant made this workshop possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please find the video from our interns at UTJD sharing their experience and work at UTJD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"http:\/\/utjd.org\/videos\/Utjd.Corporate.V2.mov\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video from our interns. 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