Events


Uyghur Genocide on Display, a powerful photo exhibition and conference shedding light on the ongoing genocide against Uyghurs
Nov
12

Uyghur Genocide on Display, a powerful photo exhibition and conference shedding light on the ongoing genocide against Uyghurs

Join us for Breaking the Silence: Uyghur Genocide on Display, a powerful photo exhibition and conference shedding light on the ongoing genocide against Uyghurs. This event will feature panel discussions, film screenings, and visual documentation to raise awareness and encourage action.

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Which freedom for the Uyghur people? Religion, control, and activism in the diaspora.
Apr
4

Which freedom for the Uyghur people? Religion, control, and activism in the diaspora.

Join us for an evening of awareness and solidarity with the Uyghur community at the ISU conference, "Which Freedom for the Uyghur People? Religion, Control, and Activism in the Diaspora." Starting at 6:30 PM, we will begin with an introduction to the ISU followed by a screening of videos exposing the Chinese Communist Party's oppression of Uyghur religious freedom.

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Towards Strengthened International Justice
Mar
16

Towards Strengthened International Justice

The International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) will be delivering a presentation addressing the genocide in East Turkistan and facilitating a detailed discussion on the unique challenges confronting the Uighur people in their pursuit of justice.

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Commemorating the 27th Anniversary of Ghulja Massacre
Feb
4

Commemorating the 27th Anniversary of Ghulja Massacre

While global attention remains fixated on the Israel-Gaza conflict and many other major events, the ongoing Uyghur genocide, which has been unfolding since 2016, is largely overshadowed. Shockingly, up to 3 million Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims still find themselves confined in China's concentration camps and prisons, reminiscent of Nazi-style oppression.

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Celebratory to mark the successful completion of a significant project
Dec
17

Celebratory to mark the successful completion of a significant project

On December 17, 2023, ISU hosted a celebratory gathering at the Message of Islam Foundation to mark the successful completion of a significant project. The event brought together ISU members, volunteers, supporters, as well as distinguished guests, including the Honourable Liberal MP Sameer Zuberi, the Quebec Representative of the Muslim Association of Canada, and representatives from the Message of Islam Foundation. Traditional Uyghur dishes and souvenirs were offered to all attendees.

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(Part 6) Concentration Camp and Genocide
Dec
9

(Part 6) Concentration Camp and Genocide

In early 2016, China launched its comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Law, primarily focusing on eliminating so-called “extremism” among Uyghurs. This development escalated sharply in early 2017 after the new regional CCP secretary, Chen Quanguo, began an intensive securitization program in East Turkistan.

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(Part 4) East Turkistan: A History of Oppression under CCP
Dec
2

(Part 4) East Turkistan: A History of Oppression under CCP

Since the Chinese Communist Party took control of East Turkistan in 1949, the Uyghurs have consistently faced political oppression. In the early 1950s, the Chinese government launched the "Democratic Reform" campaign to eradicate feudalism and promote communism throughout the country, including East Turkistan.

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Uyghurs at the Crossroads: Culture, Oppression, and Global Response
Nov
8

Uyghurs at the Crossroads: Culture, Oppression, and Global Response

Join us on November 8 for a thought-provoking and impactful event, "Uyghurs at the Crossroads: Culture, Oppression, and Global Response," where we will shed light on one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of our time. This event brings together scholars, activists, and artists to explore the Uyghur crisis from multiple perspectives, providing a platform for dialogue and awareness.

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the 14th anniversary of the July 5th massacre in Urumqi
Jul
9

the 14th anniversary of the July 5th massacre in Urumqi

Sunday, July 9th, ISU and allies held a protest at Dorchester Square to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the July 5th Urumqi Massacre. The march ended at Place des Arts and featured speeches as well as attendance by reporters from the CBC. We thank you all for coming and look forward to seeing you again!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/uyghurs-genocide-montreal-march-%C3%BCr%C3%BCmqi-1.6901571

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Thailand release Uyghurs from the Thai camps
Mar
6

Thailand release Uyghurs from the Thai camps

Today ISU and allies protested in front of the Thai Consulate whilst placing QR code stickers with information on the detention of Uyghur refugees. This was in response to Uyghur refugees being detained in Thailand under inhumane conditions while at the risk of facing deportation. We thank all of you who came out to support us!

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Stop Uyghur Genocide – Commemorating the victims of the Urumqi Fire
Dec
4

Stop Uyghur Genocide – Commemorating the victims of the Urumqi Fire

The totalitarian Chinese Government is using its inhuman zero-Covid policy to intensify its genocide against the Uyghur people in East Turkestan. With the strict zero Covid policy, a statewide lockdown has been implemented. People have been ordered to stay inside their apartments, and authorities bolted, changed, locked, or even welded doors so that nobody could leave their homes.

On the night of the 23rd of November, an out-of-control fire enveloped a high-rise building in Urumqi, where many Uyghurs lived. Not only could fire trucks not reach the building but people were trapped inside their apartments, facing certain death, unable to leave the intense and raging fire, as all fire exits were locked. Consequently, 10 Uyghurs lost their lives, 3 of whom were children, and many more were wounded. But the number can be more than 40, according to many eyewitnesses.

At this critical moment, when the Chinese government is using COVID-19 as a new tool of genocide against Uyghurs, we call on all to join our protest against the Chinese government’s crimes against humanity.

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The International Human Rights Act
Nov
6

The International Human Rights Act

Sunday, November 6, 2022, ISU joined a meeting discussing Bill C-281 (The International Human Rights Act) hosted by Members of Parliament Philip Lawrence and Garnett Genuis. Questions were asked about the Canadian government’s commitment to extracting political prisoners from East Turkistan and the role of Canadian finance in Magnitsky Act sanctions against Chinese officials. We thank MP Garnett Genuis and MP Philip Lawrence for inviting us to this discussion.

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Starvation Genocide Protest
Sep
10

Starvation Genocide Protest

The Chinese government is implementing genocide since 2016 in East Turkistan by locking up Uyghurs in concentration camps and by using sterilization. In addition to this, China is publicly conducting literal executions and murders of Uyghurs by starving them to death by using "COVID" as an excuse to lock them up.

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Uyghur Genocide Awareness
Aug
28

Uyghur Genocide Awareness

Uyghurs are suffering from the ongoing genocide under the Chinese government. More than 6 million Uyghurs have been locked up in concentration and forced labour camps. Children are separated from their families, and women have been systematically sterilized without their consent.

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Uyghur Genocide Awareness Protest
Aug
28

Uyghur Genocide Awareness Protest

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, ISU held a rally to call on the Canadian government to act to stop the genocide of Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples by the government of China. Over 100 people attended the rally to show that they stand against China’s genocide of Uyghurs. 

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Protest for Freedom
Jun
5

Protest for Freedom

As you may know, the BBC recently released an online album of photos taken inside th Chinese concentration camps, showing in full transparency the victims of the Uyghur Genocide.

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Protest against Beijing 2022 Olympic Shame Ceremony
Feb
20

Protest against Beijing 2022 Olympic Shame Ceremony

Despite the cold weather, more than 100 people participated in a protest march against Beijing’s

attempt to sportswash genocide and crimes against humanity. We marched from the Canadian Olympic

Committee building at 500 Rene Levesque Ouest to the Chinese Consulate in Montreal.

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Protest against Beijing 2022 Olympic Shame Ceremony
Feb
20

Protest against Beijing 2022 Olympic Shame Ceremony

L’association International Support for Uyghurs en partenariat avec Action Free Hong Kong, Non à l’institut Confucius Québec et l’association Tibet au Québec manifesteront dimanche pour dénoncer la dissimulation des crimes contre l’humanité du régime Chinois par les Jeux Olympiques. Les associations effectuent les demandes suivantes :

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Protest Against Beijing 2022 Sportswashing
Feb
5

Protest Against Beijing 2022 Sportswashing

It is unacceptable for the Olympics to take place in China without increased coverage of the ongoing genocide in East Turkistan. The Uyghur people are victims of murder, kidnapping, placement in concentration camps, continuous surveillance, and violent assimilation.

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