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.

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.

In the 1990s, the Chinese government’s crackdown on Uyghur’s cultural and religious identity escalated, resulting in two significant protests by Uyghurs.

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.

1705 began with the abolition of the Turkic State of Yarkent by the Mongol Dzunggar invasion and continued with the subsequent rule of the Khojas and Dzunggars in southern and northern East Turkistan, respectively.

Located in the heart of Asia, the Uyghur people have a  rich and diverse history. Modern Uyghurs are believed to be the descendants of many empires and kingdoms that once thrived in the region.

International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) conducts investigative research and academic studies about the gross human rights violations and cultural and religious genocide Turkic people are facing in East Turkistan.

At the impactful event "Uyghurs at the Crossroads: Culture, Oppression, and Global Response," held on November 8 at 4thSpace and organized by ISU (International Support for Uyghurs), we addressed one of today's most pressing humanitarian issues.

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.

exhibition was held from 12-1 p.m. at Concordia University and featured real-world photographs of the Uyghur genocide as well as speeches by prominent MPS Sameer Zuberi and Garnett Genuis