Press Release: The WUC Commemorates More than 70 Years of Oppression On the Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

Posted on September 30, 2021, in "Re-Education" Camps Civil Society Forced Labour Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Expression Genocide Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Issues News Participate Press Release Upcoming Events Uyghur Related News WHAT’S NEW WUC Activities WUC Demonstrations and Protest Actions WUC Events

Press Release- For immediate release
30 September, 2021
Contact: World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org
0049 (0) 89 5432 1999 or [email protected]

On the 1st of October, on the occasion of the National Day of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorates this as a day signifying more than 70 years of oppression. For the Uyghur people in East Turkistan, for Tibetans, Southern Mongolians, and others as well, the establishment of the PRC set the stage for the gradual erosion of their rights and freedoms. To commemorate these events and to demand an end to China’s atrocious human rights crimes, the WUC is (co-)organizing protests in various cities in Europe (more details below).

PRESS RELEASE: WORLD UYGHUR CONGRESS TO CONVENE ITS 7TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Posted on August 23, 2021, in News Other News Press Release Upcoming Events Uyghur Related News WHAT’S NEW WUC Activities WUC Events WUC Related News

Press Release – For immediate release
23 August 2021
Contact: World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org
0049 (0) 89 5432 1999 or [email protected]

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) will convene its 7th General Assembly, from November 12-14, 2021, in Prague, Czech Republic. This decision was reached by the WUC Executive Committee, together with its affiliate organisations, during meetings in the second week of July. Every three years, a general election is held to elect new WUC representatives, including its President. Initially, the 7th General Assembly was scheduled for November 2020, but it was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

ANNOUNCEMENT: WUC DELEGATES FROM 25 COUNTRIES TO BE DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED

Posted on August 19, 2021, in News Press Release Upcoming Events WHAT’S NEW WUC Activities WUC Events WUC Related News

Announcement – For Immediate Release
19 August 2021
Contact: World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org
+49 89 5432 1999 or [email protected]

The 6th World Uyghur Congress General Assembly, held on 10-12 November, 2017.

This Sunday, the 22nd of August, Uyghur communities in 25 countries worldwide will hold democratic elections to appoint their delegates to the World Uyghur Congress’ (WUC) 7th General Assembly. This forms part of the three-yearly general elections during which new WUC representatives are chosen, including its board members and President.

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Posted on August 3, 2021, in Campaigns Genocide Human Rights Issues News Newsletter Upcoming Events WHAT’S NEW

The World Uyghur Congress has released its newsletter covering the month of July concerning our activities as well as the most prevalent issues concerning the Uyghur community in East Turkistan and elsewhere.

Event: China’s Criminalization of Islam in East Turkistan: The Policy Agenda

Posted on July 12, 2021, in "Re-Education" Camps Arbitrary Arrests Cultural Rights Freedom of Religion Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Issues News Upcoming Events WHAT’S NEW WUC Events

World Uyghur Congress, 12 July 2021

Wednesday, July 14, 2021
19:45–20:45 CET

Join the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), Uyghur American Association (UAA), and World Uyghur Congress (WUC) for a presentation of new evidence of China’s persecution of Uyghurs and the criminalization of religious practice, as well as discussion of current and proposed actions to respond to the crisis.

Kalbinur Gheni, Uyghur advocate and UAA member, will provide testimony on her experience with family members detained for religious practice; Elfidar Iltebir, Uyghur advocate and UAA Board Member will speak about the work of UAA in the U.S.; Dolkun Isa, WUC President, will provide personal testimony and actions in Europe; Ataullah Şahyar, President of the East Turkistan Ulema Council, will provide personal testimony on his experience of repression as a religious leader in the Uyghur homeland; and Peter Irwin will discuss a new UHRP report, Islam Dispossessed—featured by the BBC—which exposes the detention and persecution of Uyghur imams.

Opening remarks will be provided by Ambassador Samuel Brownback, Sen. Marco Rubio, Rep. Jennifer Wexton, Rep. Michael McCaul, and UHRP Executive Director Omer Kanat.

No registration required, watch on Facebook Live.

Event Announcement: CPC100: Nothing to Celebrate, A Century of Oppression

Posted on June 28, 2021, in "Re-Education" Camps Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Issues News Other News Upcoming Events WHAT’S NEW

Event Announcement – For Immediate Release
28 June 2021
Contact: World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org
+49 89 5432 1999 or [email protected]

July 2021 marks the 100th year anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As Beijing prepares for festivities to celebrate this event, Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, Southern Mongolians, Taiwanese and Chinese people come together to commemorate a century of oppression.

The Chinese government has pointed to its economic growth as vindication for the CCP’s legacy over the past century, but the rights and freedoms for people living under this regime have significantly deteriorated.

WEEKLY BRIEF: 4 June 2021

Posted on June 4, 2021, in Genocide Human Rights Issues News Olympic Games Our Work Participate Upcoming Events Weekly Brief WHAT’S NEW WUC Activities WUC Events WUC Related News

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The WUC Condemned the Life Imprisonment of WUC President’s Brother

Hushtar Isa, the brother of WUC President Dolkun Isa, was sentenced to life imprisonment, as reported by Radio Free Asia on May 31 The WUC expresses its sincere support & solidarity to Dolkun Isa and his family, and strongly condemning these retaliatory actions.

WUC Organizes Virtual Strategy Meeting with Global Affiliate Organizations

Posted on February 5, 2021, in News Upcoming Events WHAT’S NEW WUC Events

World Uyghur Congress, 05 February 2021

On February 6th, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) will organize a virtual meeting with its affiliate and partner organizations and Uyghur activists worldwide to exchange views, examine activities over the past years and to discuss common priorities for the upcoming period.

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