Who We Are
The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS), established in Virginia, United States, in December 2020, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing academic research and human rights advocacy. CUS conducts comprehensive studies on the history, culture, and political life of Uyghur, Kazakh, and other Turkic peoples, while documenting the genocide, and violations of religious freedom and human rights in East Turkistan. Through meticulous research, the center preserves the Uyghur people’s rich heritage and raises global awareness of the systemic challenges they face. Collaborating with academia, CUS promotes Uyghur studies and provides strategic policy recommendations to governments, international organizations, and interfaith entities through evidence-based research and impactful advocacy efforts.
Our Mission
Our mission is to document and address the cultural, political, human rights and religious freedom challenges affecting the Uyghur people. CUS seeks to educate global audiences and foster informed action by conducting in-depth research and producing scholarly and policy-focused publications. The center is committed to amplifying and empowering the voices for Uyghur rights, to preserving the Uyghur identity amidst ongoing adversity and advocating for religious freedom as a fundamental right . We strive to advance understanding of the socio-political, economic, and environmental impacts of CCP policies in East Turkistan and to advocate for solutions that uphold justice, freedom, and dignity.
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