Rushan Abbas Speaks Out on Uyghur Genocide at International Day of Victims of Violence Webinar
On the fifth annual International Day of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Rushan Abbas, founder and executive director of Campaign for Uyghur, participated in a webinar titled ‘Prisoners of Conscience: Violence and Detention and Violence in Detention.’
Rushan Abbas shared a harrowing account of the Uyghur Genocide against the Muslim Uyghur people in East Turkistan, perpetrated by CCP-controlled China. She highlighted the personal impact, including the unjust imprisonment of her sister, Gulshan Abbas, by the regime.
She called on organizations and nations worldwide to unite and hold China accountable. The United Nations General Assembly established 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, emphasizing the need to support victims and their families.
Campaign for Uyghur is dedicated to advocating for the rights and freedoms of the Uyghur people, who face significant human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China. The organization raises awareness about issues such as mass detention, forced labor, and cultural suppression, and works to mobilize international pressure on governments and institutions to take action.
They also support Uyghur communities, promote ethical consumerism, and engage in advocacy to influence policy changes. Campaign for Uyghur employs strategies like media outreach, legislative lobbying, and humanitarian support to address the ongoing crisis faced by the Uyghur population.
Several international organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, are actively raising awareness about the human rights abuses faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang, providing detailed analyses and calls for action.
Doubts Revealed
Rushan Abbas -: Rushan Abbas is a person who started a group called Campaign for Uyghur. She talks about the problems faced by Uyghur people in China.
Uyghur Genocide -: Uyghur Genocide refers to the very bad treatment and killing of Uyghur people, a group of Muslims living in China. It is a serious human rights issue.
International Day of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief -: This is a special day made by the United Nations to remember and support people who are hurt because of their religion or beliefs.
UN -: UN stands for United Nations, an organization where many countries work together to solve world problems and help people.
Campaign for Uyghur -: Campaign for Uyghur is a group that tries to tell the world about the bad things happening to Uyghur people in China and get help for them.
Xinjiang -: Xinjiang is a region in China where many Uyghur people live. It is in the northwest part of China.
