International Support for Uyghurs

09/29/2026

Stand with Uyghurs and raise your voice for East Turkistan.

Join us on Saturday, October 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., in front of the Chinese Consulate, for a peaceful demonstration marking 77 years since the occupation of East Turkistan. Together, we call for justice, freedom, and an end to the ongoing oppression of the Uyghur people.



Soyez solidaires avec les Ouïghours et faites entendre votre voix pour le Turkestan oriental.

Joignez-vous à nous le samedi 3 octobre, de 14 h à 16 h, devant le consulat chinois, pour une manifestation pacifique marquant 77 ans depuis l’occupation du Turkestan oriental. Ensemble, nous appelons à la justice, à la liberté et à la fin de l’oppression continue du peuple ouïghour.

07/06/2026

**Never Forget July 5. Justice for the Uyghur People.**

Yesterday, we successfully held our **July 5 Urumqi Massacre Commemoration** in Montréal.

We gathered at Dorchester Square, where we delivered meaningful speeches to remember the victims and raise awareness about the ongoing persecution of the Uyghur people. We then marched along the busy Sainte-Catherine Street to Place des Arts, raising our voices with powerful slogans that captured the attention of countless people.

Every speech, every step, and every slogan carried one message: **the victims will not be forgotten, and we will continue to stand for truth, justice, and freedom.**

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, and helped make this event a success. Together, we will continue to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Forget July 5
for the Victims
for East Turkistan

06/26/2026

Join us on Sunday, July 5 at Dorchester Square, Montreal (14:00–16:00) to remember the Urumchi Massacre and stand together against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs. Never forget, never again—your presence matters.

Rejoignez-nous le dimanche 5 juillet à Dorchester Square (14h00–16h00) pour commémorer le massacre d’Urumchi et dénoncer le génocide en cours contre les Ouïghours. N’oublions jamais, plus jamais ça

05/28/2026

05/18/2026

International Support for Uyghur(ISU) is now hiring for Summer Jobs 2026 through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Serve your community, build leadership, and gain real experience.
Available Position :
Human rights specialist

Position Details:
Start Date: June 8, 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week
Wage: $16.60 per hour
Location: Montreal (Remote)
Languages: English or French
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Send your CV to: [email protected]
Deadline: May 29
Who can apply for this job?
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Learn more about the program..

To apply for this job, you must:

Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

Serious applicants only

04/11/2026

International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) Statement

ISU is aware of a distressing incident on March 20, 2026, during a Nowruz celebration organized by the East Turkistan Association of Canada at the Sandman Hotel in Mississauga. During the event, an attendee identified as Furkat Mahmud, supported by a family member, reportedly removed a flag recognized as a vital symbol of Uyghur identity and struggle, stating he did not wish to be associated with it.

This action caused significant distress among attendees, particularly newly arrived refugees. While newcomers arrive with diverse perspectives, community spaces must remain safe environments that respect the shared history, displacement, and ongoing repression of the Uyghur people.

Additionally, ISU is monitoring serious concerns regarding the conduct of individuals in community leadership or newcomer support roles. Any instances of intimidation, coercion, or misuse of authority toward vulnerable refugees must be addressed with strict accountability and due process.

All Uyghur refugees deserve to build their new lives in Canada free from fear, and their cultural identity must be treated with dignity. We call on community members, leaders, and partner organizations to constructively address these concerns, support open dialogue, and uphold unity.

The well-being and cohesion of the Uyghur community in Canada remains our priority, and ISU is committed to engaging responsibly as this situation develops.

04/11/2026

April 04, 2026

The ISU strongly condemns MP Michael Ma’s recent remarks suggesting there is “no forced labor” in China. Such statements distort a well-documented human rights crisis and diminish the suffering of victims. Public figures have a responsibility to speak accurately on matters verified by credible international sources.

Substantial evidence from the United Nations and independent organizations confirms severe human rights violations in East Turkistan. State-imposed forced labor, affecting Uyghur, Tibetan, and other minority groups, is a systemic issue tied to mass detention, surveillance, restricted movement, and political indoctrination.

These abuses are not speculative. Witness testimony, leaked documents, and satellite imagery prove detainees are compelled to work in internment facilities and labor transfer programs. This coercion extends far beyond the region into global supply chains, raising serious concerns for consumers, governments, and businesses worldwide.

The ISU rejects any attempt to deny or minimize these abuses, as denial only delays accountability and undermines international human rights efforts. We urge elected officials, the media, and the public to listen to survivors and rely on credible evidence rather than claims that obscure reality.

The ISU stands in solidarity with the victims of repression and forced labor in East Turkistan and calls for truth, accountability, and meaningful action.