Today marks the 37th anniversary of the June 15, 1988 student protest in East Turkistan—an act of peaceful resistance that echoed the growing demands for justice, dignity, and rights. #Uyghur#EastTurkistan
Patrick Poon, a prominent human rights advocate, delivers an insightful presentation on the opportunities within UN advocacy, offering guidance on navigating various treaty and charter bodies effectively. @patrickpoon
Jewher Ilham speaks on the pressing issue of Uyghur forced labor, highlighting how we, as consumers, can take collective action to drive change and demand accountability. @JewherIlham
Thank you to everyone who participated in the first day of our advocacy training workshop! Your dedication and engagement made it an inspiring start. (Pictured below: a few of today’s amazing participants.) We’re excited to continue tomorrow!
Our next speaker, Nithin Coca, offers practical strategies on navigating the media landscape and how organizations can effectively use media to amplify their advocacy efforts.
As we’re about to leave Tokyo, I am reflecting on the @IUFforum and the positive feedback we’ve been receiving.
I thank everyone who contributed to making this a successful and productive Forum.
Goodbye Japan 🇯🇵!
📢 Countdown to the IUF in Tokyo 📢
At the end of this month, the International Uyghur Forum: Global Parliamentarian Convention will commence in Tokyo, Japan.
From October 30-31, over 200 policymakers, scholars and legal experts will come together to focus on the international response to the #UyghurGenocide.
Listen to one of our long-time supporters, MEP Fabio Castaldo (@FMCastaldo), speak on the need for collective attention and a collaborative approach to bring an end to the #UyghurGenocide.
Thank you MEP Castaldo for your continuous support of #Uyghurs!