World Uyghur Congress

Uyghur activist raises rights issue at UK ParliamentUyghur activist raises rights issue at UK Parliament

Uyghur activist raises rights issue at UK Parliament

Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, attended the UK Parliament's Iftar at Westminster Hall, where she briefly spoke…

3 weeks ago
Uyghur activists to gather in Munich for summits on human rights and China’s repressionUyghur activists to gather in Munich for summits on human rights and China’s repression

Uyghur activists to gather in Munich for summits on human rights and China’s repression

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has announced that the Third East Turkistan/Uyghur Summit and the Uyghur Youth Summit will take…

3 weeks ago
World Uyghur Congress condemns Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur refugees, calls for international actionWorld Uyghur Congress condemns Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur refugees, calls for international action

World Uyghur Congress condemns Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur refugees, calls for international action

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) vehemently denounced the forced repatriation of 40 Uyghur refugees from Thailand back to China on…

4 weeks ago
Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in supply chainsUyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in supply chains

Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in supply chains

Stop Uyghur Genocide Executive Director Rahima Mahmut has called for urgent action to address the presence of forced labour in…

2 months ago
World Uyghur Congress urges Thailand to halt deportation of Uyghur refugees to China as hunger strike continuesWorld Uyghur Congress urges Thailand to halt deportation of Uyghur refugees to China as hunger strike continues

World Uyghur Congress urges Thailand to halt deportation of Uyghur refugees to China as hunger strike continues

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) raised alarm over the ongoing hunger strike by 48 Uyghur refugees in Bangkok, which has…

2 months ago
Activists in Japan demand urgent action as detained Uyghurs in Thailand face deportation riskActivists in Japan demand urgent action as detained Uyghurs in Thailand face deportation risk

Activists in Japan demand urgent action as detained Uyghurs in Thailand face deportation risk

As 48 detained Uyghurs remain trapped in a prolonged state of uncertainty and fear in Thailand, Rushan Abbas, Executive Director…

2 months ago
World Uyghur Congress stages global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees to ChinaWorld Uyghur Congress stages global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees to China

World Uyghur Congress stages global protests against deportation of Uyghur refugees to China

Protests erupted worldwide as the World Uyghur Congress, its affiliate organizations, and other Uyghur groups rallied in front of Thai…

2 months ago
World Uyghur Congress welcomes US sanctions on 37 companies linked to forced labourWorld Uyghur Congress welcomes US sanctions on 37 companies linked to forced labour

World Uyghur Congress welcomes US sanctions on 37 companies linked to forced labour

The World Uyghur Congress welcomed the addition of 37 companies to the US Entity List under the Uyghur Forced Labor…

2 months ago
World Uyghur Congress condemns Chinese sanctions against Uyghur, Tibetan organisations in CanadaWorld Uyghur Congress condemns Chinese sanctions against Uyghur, Tibetan organisations in Canada

World Uyghur Congress condemns Chinese sanctions against Uyghur, Tibetan organisations in Canada

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned the Chinese government's recent decision to impose sanctions on the Uyghur Rights…

3 months ago
World Uyghur Congress marks 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, highlights ongoing crisis in East TurkistanWorld Uyghur Congress marks 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, highlights ongoing crisis in East Turkistan

World Uyghur Congress marks 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, highlights ongoing crisis in East Turkistan

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorated the 39th anniversary of the 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, a pivotal moment in the…

3 months ago
Germany: Uyghur activists mark ‘Genocide Recognition Day’, remember victimsGermany: Uyghur activists mark ‘Genocide Recognition Day’, remember victims

Germany: Uyghur activists mark ‘Genocide Recognition Day’, remember victims

Several Uyghur organisations and activists commemorated the 'Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day' on December 9 in Munich, Germany. The World Uyghur…

4 months ago
World Uyghurs Congress welcomes Volkswagen’s exit from Xinjiang region, calls for industry-wide accountabilityWorld Uyghurs Congress welcomes Volkswagen’s exit from Xinjiang region, calls for industry-wide accountability

World Uyghurs Congress welcomes Volkswagen’s exit from Xinjiang region, calls for industry-wide accountability

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) welcomed Volkswagen's (VW) announcement that it will sell its plant in East Turkistan, a region…

4 months ago
World Uyghur Congress condemns arrest of pro-democratic supporters in ChinaWorld Uyghur Congress condemns arrest of pro-democratic supporters in China

World Uyghur Congress condemns arrest of pro-democratic supporters in China

The World Uyghur Congress condemned the arrest of pro-democratic supporters for up to 10 years by the Chinese government on…

4 months ago
WUC urges US President to address Uyghur genocide by ChinaWUC urges US President to address Uyghur genocide by China

WUC urges US President to address Uyghur genocide by China

The World Uyghur Congress has urged the newly elected US president, Donald Trump, to prioritise the issue of Uyghur genocide…

5 months ago
World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists’ families amid Chinese crackdownWorld Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists’ families amid Chinese crackdown

World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists’ families amid Chinese crackdown

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a forceful appeal for the Chinese government to cease its persecution of the…

5 months ago

New leadership elected at World Uyghur Congress amidst ongoing struggles against Chinese oppression

In a pivotal moment for the Uyghur community, the World Uyghur Congress has elected a new leadership team during its…

5 months ago

World Uyghur Congress faces threats from China ahead of 8th General Assembly

World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the increasing threats posed by China. This Germany-based international organisation stated that, ahead of its…

5 months ago

World Uyghur Congress urges global action amid ongoing human rights violations in China

On the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) called on the international…

6 months ago

Human rights groups demand immediate release of detained Uyghur economist in China

The World Uyghur Congress has expressed solidarity with Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti's family on the 10th anniversary of his life…

6 months ago

World Uyghur Congress condemns China’s disinformation campaign, threats against staff

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), a Uyghur rights organization, has strongly condemned China's campaign of threats, disinformation, and smear tactics…

7 months ago

Germany: Human Rights bodies join hands to voice support for Uyghur minorities

Demonstrating a strong stance against China's transnational repression against Uyghur minorities, 11 human rights organisations jointly formed a coalition to…

7 months ago