Teach-in | Understanding the Uyghur Genocide: Unveiling the Complexities of Pursuing Accountability

Join an expert panel for an informative and critical discussion on one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of our time: the Uyghur Genocide.

This teach-in aims to shed light on the systematic repression, human rights violations, and ongoing genocide perpetrated against the Uyghur and other Turkic peoples by the Chinese government.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the historical, political, and cultural context of the crisis in the Uyghur homeland; the context of state actions leading up to the genocide; the Chinese government’s policies and propaganda; and the international response.

Topics

• Historical background of the Uyghur people and the Uyghur homeland
• Chinese government policies of mass surveillance, arbitrary detention, and forced assimilation targeting Uyghurs and other groups
• Testimonies from survivors and families affected by the crackdown
• The role of technology and global supply chains in facilitating human rights abuses in the region
• International legal frameworks and accountability mechanisms for addressing the Uyghur Genocide
• Strategies for advocacy, solidarity, and supporting Uyghur voices in the face of state-sponsored repression

Panelists

• Babur Ilchi, Program Manager, Uyghur Human Rights Project
• Elfidar Iltebir, President, Uyghur American Association
• Julie Milsap, Government Relations Manager, Uyghur Human Rights Project
• Tursunay Ziyawudun, Camp Survivor

Also join us for the Annual Atrocity Studies Lecture. Uyghur Genocide: The Ongoing Efforts for Accountability