East Turkistan Foundation Launches Major International Campaign to Highlight Current Humanitarian and Human Rights Situation in the Region

A Cry from the Heart of the Ummah: Dimensions of the Major International Campaign

In a strategic move aimed at breaking the wall of international silence, the East Turkistan Foundation (East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association), in cooperation with the International Union of East Turkistan Organizations, has announced the launch of a major international campaign at the beginning of 2026 under the slogan "Voice of Turkistan: A Call for Justice and Freedom." This campaign comes at a time when the region is witnessing a dangerous escalation in the systematic repression policies practiced by Chinese authorities, which human rights reports issued in January 2026 described as a "state crime" planned at the highest leadership levels Turkistan Times.

The campaign aims to activate diplomatic, legal, and media channels simultaneously, with a special focus on the Islamic world and international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Through these efforts, the Foundation seeks to place the issue of East Turkistan at the top of the global agenda, not just as a human rights file, but as a humanitarian and existential issue concerning the entire Islamic Ummah IUETO.

The Humanitarian Reality in 2026: Silent Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing

Field reports and eyewitness testimonies collected by the Foundation confirm that the situation in East Turkistan has reached unprecedented levels of severity. In a report released on January 21, 2026, it was revealed that the "show no mercy" policy approved by senior Chinese officials continues, leading to the institutionalization of detention camps under the guise of "re-education" Turkistan Times.

Data indicates that millions of Uyghur Muslims and other Turkic nationalities remain subject to "forced labor transfer" programs, with more than 3.34 million people transferred in 2024 alone to work in factories far from their homes under the threat of detention World Uyghur Congress. These policies are not merely for economic exploitation; they are a cornerstone of the "Sinicization" project, which seeks to uproot the cultural and religious foundations of the Turkistani society and separate children from their families to raise them in environments far from their Islamic identity Justice For All.

War on Islamic Identity: Erasing Landmarks and Criminalizing Rituals

From the perspective of the Islamic Ummah, Chinese policies in East Turkistan represent a declared war on the faith. The Foundation has documented the ongoing demolition of mosques or their conversion into tourist and commercial facilities, as well as the banning of Islamic symbols such as the hijab, beards, and fasting IHH. The Foundation considers what is happening to be a "cultural genocide" aimed at erasing Islam from the popular consciousness in a region that was historically a beacon of Islamic science and civilization Wasl News.

In this context, Hidayetullah Oghuzkhan, President of the Foundation, stated that the new campaign will focus on exposing China's attempts to mislead religious figures and Islamic delegations through organized, staged visits aimed at showing a false image of religious freedom in the region IUETO. The Foundation calls on the scholars and institutions of the Ummah to be wary of this misleading propaganda and to stand with their oppressed brothers.

Legal and Diplomatic Action: Pursuing Perpetrators Internationally

The campaign is not limited to awareness; it extends to firm legal paths. In February 2026, East Turkistani activists welcomed the decision of UN experts who sounded the alarm regarding forced labor, considering that these practices may amount to "crimes against humanity" Justice For All. The Foundation is currently working to support lawsuits filed in countries such as Spain and France against Chinese companies involved in the repression, and is demanding that governments impose strict restrictions on the import of goods linked to forced labor World Uyghur Congress.

The Foundation also strongly condemned recent incidents of deporting Uyghur refugees, such as Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghur Muslims to China in February 2025, warning that such steps constitute a flagrant violation of international law and put the lives of innocent people at risk of torture and death Al Jazeera.

The Role of the East Turkistan Foundation: A Beacon of Education and Relief

The East Turkistan Foundation, based in Istanbul since its establishment in 2006, is the cornerstone of preserving the Turkistani identity in the diaspora. Its activities range from Islamic education and supporting orphans and widows to training youth in technical and media skills to serve their cause IDSB.

The Foundation's 2026 programs include: 1. Developing Istiqlal TV: To enhance media awareness and convey facts from inside the occupied region UDTSB. 2. Women and Child Empowerment Projects: Through specialized educational centers aimed at protecting the new generation from cultural assimilation East Turkistan Association. 3. Research and Documentation: Issuing periodic reports in Arabic, Turkish, and English to expose violations to global public opinion IDSB.

Conclusion: A Call to the Conscience of the Ummah

The issue of East Turkistan is not just a border dispute or a fleeting human rights file; it is a true test of the extent of the Islamic Ummah's solidarity with its afflicted members. The international campaign launched by the Foundation is a cry for help and a call for serious action. As the Foundation emphasized in its final statement, "Silence in the face of injustice is complicity," and the religious and moral duty requires every Muslim and supporter of justice to be a voice for those who have no voice in East Turkistan, until this people attains its stolen freedom and dignity.