Uyghur Human Rights Project

International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) operates in the international affairs space, focusing on research-based advocacy to defend the civil, political, social, cultural, and economic rights of the Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim peoples in East Turkistan, a region referred to by the Chinese government as Xinjiang. The organization produces reports and analysis in English and Chinese and submits policy recommendations to governments and multilateral bodies such as the United Nations and the European Union, aiming to inform policy and public understanding through documented research. Based in Washington, DC, UHRP engages a multidisciplinary staff to scrutinize rights conditions and raise awareness through its publications and public statements, which have appeared in major media outlets and parliamentary testimonies in several countries. The group was established to monitor and document rights issues since 2004, and continues to publish extensive reports and communication materials as part of its mission. A recent development noted in industry reporting is UHRP’s ongoing participation in international discussions and events related to Uyghur rights, reflecting its active role in global advocacy networks.

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