World Uyghur Congress

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…

2 weeks ago

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…

2 weeks 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…

3 weeks 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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

3 months ago

China destroying mosques, erasing Islamic identity from Xinjiang: Report

Hundreds of mosques and Islamic shrines have been destroyed by China in recent years, as Beijing aims to erase the…

4 months ago

Uyghur Americans commemorate 15th anniversary of Urumqi massacre in US capital city

Uyghur Americans commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Urumqi Massacre in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC. The…

5 months ago

World Uyghur Congress highlights dire situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang on International Day Against Torture

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted the dire situation…

5 months ago

Human rights organisations voice concern over situation in Xinjiang, call for accountability

The World Uyghur Congress, along with several other human rights organizations, expressed concerns on Thursday regarding the human rights situation…

5 months ago

World Uyghur Congress condemns Hong Kong Court’s pro-democracy activist sentencing

The World Uyghur Congress has strongly condemned the sentencing of 14 pro-democracy activists by a Hong Kong high court in…

6 months ago