Amana Concordia, in collaboration with International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) and McGill Students for Uyghurs Solidarity (MSUS), invites students to an educational workshop focused on the Uyghur cause.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Montreal’s community and allies will gather outside the Chinese Consulate (2100 Rue Sainte-Catherine O) to peacefully protest the 76th year of Chinese occupation in East Turkistan.

This July marks 16 years since the Urumchi Massacre—a day when thousands of Uyghurs took to the streets to protest injustice, only to be met with brutal violence.

Join us for a memorable evening on November 19 at the Université de Montréal for “Capturing the Uyghur Genocide through the Lens of Colonialism.”

On November 19, we hosted a successful event in collaboration with Anticolonialism UDEM, bringing together passionate individuals to discuss and advocate for Uyghur rights. The atmosphere was filled with engaging discussions, heartfelt testimonies, and a strong sense of community.

On November 12, the International Support for Uyghurs (ISU), in collaboration with USMS, hosted an impactful event at McGill University titled "Breaking the Silence: Uyghur Genocide on Display.

Join us for Breaking the Silence: Uyghur Genocide on Display, a powerful photo exhibition and conference shedding light on the ongoing genocide against Uyghurs. This event will feature panel discussions, film screenings, and visual documentation to raise awareness and encourage action.

We stood united today in front of the Chinese consulate in Montreal, raising our voices against the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs. Our protest aimed to bring attention to the atrocities faced by our community and honor those who have suffered.

Join us for a protest march to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Urumchi Massacre on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm. The protest will start at Dorchester Square and end at Place des Arts.

The International Support for Uyghurs, in collaboration with the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), organized an awareness event titled "Which Freedom for the Uyghur People? Religion, Control, and Activism in the Diaspora.

Join us for an evening of awareness and solidarity with the Uyghur community at the ISU conference, "Which Freedom for the Uyghur People? Religion, Control, and Activism in the Diaspora." Starting at 6:30 PM, we will begin with an introduction to the ISU followed by a screening of videos exposing the Chinese Communist Party's oppression of Uyghur religious freedom.

The International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) will be delivering a presentation addressing the genocide in East Turkistan and facilitating a detailed discussion on the unique challenges confronting the Uighur people in their pursuit of justice.

On a pivotal day, the International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) staged a demonstration in front of the Chinese consulate in Montreal to honor the memory of the Ghulja Massacre and protest against the continuing genocide of the Uyghur people.

While global attention remains fixated on the Israel-Gaza conflict and many other major events, the ongoing Uyghur genocide, which has been unfolding since 2016, is largely overshadowed. Shockingly, up to 3 million Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims still find themselves confined in China's concentration camps and prisons, reminiscent of Nazi-style oppression.

On December 17, 2023, ISU hosted a celebratory gathering at the Message of Islam Foundation to mark the successful completion of a significant project. The event brought together ISU members, volunteers, supporters, as well as distinguished guests, including the Honourable Liberal MP Sameer Zuberi, the Quebec Representative of the Muslim Association of Canada, and representatives from the Message of Islam Foundation. Traditional Uyghur dishes and souvenirs were offered to all attendees.

In early 2016, China launched its comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Law, primarily focusing on eliminating so-called “extremism” among Uyghurs. This development escalated sharply in early 2017 after the new regional CCP secretary, Chen Quanguo, began an intensive securitization program in East Turkistan.

In the 1990s, the Chinese government’s crackdown on Uyghur’s cultural and religious identity escalated, resulting in two significant protests by Uyghurs.

Since the Chinese Communist Party took control of East Turkistan in 1949, the Uyghurs have consistently faced political oppression. In the early 1950s, the Chinese government launched the "Democratic Reform" campaign to eradicate feudalism and promote communism throughout the country, including East Turkistan.

1705 began with the abolition of the Turkic State of Yarkent by the Mongol Dzunggar invasion and continued with the subsequent rule of the Khojas and Dzunggars in southern and northern East Turkistan, respectively.

Located in the heart of Asia, the Uyghur people have a  rich and diverse history. Modern Uyghurs are believed to be the descendants of many empires and kingdoms that once thrived in the region.

International Support for Uyghurs (ISU) conducts investigative research and academic studies about the gross human rights violations and cultural and religious genocide Turkic people are facing in East Turkistan.

At the impactful event "Uyghurs at the Crossroads: Culture, Oppression, and Global Response," held on November 8 at 4thSpace and organized by ISU (International Support for Uyghurs), we addressed one of today's most pressing humanitarian issues.

Join us on November 8 for a thought-provoking and impactful event, "Uyghurs at the Crossroads: Culture, Oppression, and Global Response," where we will shed light on one of the most pressing humanitarian crises of our time. This event brings together scholars, activists, and artists to explore the Uyghur crisis from multiple perspectives, providing a platform for dialogue and awareness.

exhibition was held from 12-1 p.m. at Concordia University and featured real-world photographs of the Uyghur genocide as well as speeches by prominent MPS Sameer Zuberi and Garnett Genuis