Statement – For Immediate Release
05 February 2022
Contact: World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org
0049 (0) 89 5432 1999 or [email protected]

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) congratulates two of its affiliate organizations: Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) and the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) for their recent nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. These two Uyghur organizations, based in the United States have been consistently advocating for the rights of the Uyghur people. CFU, led by prominent activist, Rushan Abbas whose sister has been abducted by the Chinese government as a retaliation for her activism has worked diligently to raise awareness about the genocidal policies of the Chinese government. UHRP, led by Omer Kanat, one of the co-founders of the WUC, and its current Executive-Chairman has done remarkable work highlighting the Uyghur genocide through breakthrough research. Both Uyghur organizations deserve the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, for their pivotal work in the United States, especially around the two important legislations, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act and the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act. The organizations have done remarkable work internationally, such as at the United Nations and in different national contexts. 

‘’I am extremely pleased to see these two Uyghur organizations led by two good friends of mine be nominated for such a prestigious prize, this has historical significance’’, said WUC President, Dolkun Isa. ‘’It proves that our cause has come a long way, and our collective efforts are being recognized by individuals around the world.’’

The WUC applauds the efforts of the Campaign for Uyghurs and the Uyghur Human Rights Project and extends its congratulations for their nomination.