Press Release and statements
Recent reports have highlighted alarming connections between fast-fashion giants Temu and Shein and the exploitation of Uyghur forced labor in China’s Uyghur Region. Investigations, including those by human rights organizations and media outlets, reveal that these companies have links to supply chains tainted by forced labor practices targeting Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities. The Uyghur Union calls […]
The Uyghur Union extends its heartfelt congratulations to [Name], the newly inaugurated President of Taiwan. This momentous occasion marks a significant step forward for the Taiwanese people in their ongoing pursuit of democracy and human rights. The Uyghur community, dedicated to the restoration of an independent state of Uyghurstan, identifies strongly with the people of […]
The Uyghur Union strongly supports efforts by the United States government to address the dangers posed by TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, which is ultimately controlled by the Chinese government. We have serious concerns about ByteDance’s documented practices of suppressing content related to Uyghurs, Tibetans, and other marginalized groups, as well as its misuse […]
Nov 16, 2023 The Uyghur Union proudly supports the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, advocating for reduced waiting and processing times for work authorization for asylum seekers in the United States. This initiative aligns with our commitment to human rights and provides opportunities for those seeking refuge to rebuild their lives. We stand in solidarity […]
Uyghur Union- Under the banner of the Uyghur Union, we urgently call upon President Joe Biden to address the ongoing Uyghur genocide during his upcoming engagements with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping. The systematic human rights abuses against the Uyghur community demand immediate attention and intervention. The mounting evidence of mass detentions, forced labor, cultural erasure, […]
