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MPs observe a minute of silence in the House of Commons.
December 21, 2022, 5:17 pm
OPINION: A silent tribute – then action to stop hatred
Deeds, not words: the minute's silence for Holocaust victims in the House of Commons must lead to action against all atrocities, writes Laura Marks and Dame Margaret Hodge
By Dame Margaret Hodge and Laura Marks
A woman seen shouting slogans while holding a placard during a protest against the Chinese policies in Xinjiang.
December 8, 2021, 3:37 pm
Boris Johnson: There will ‘effectively be a diplomatic boycott’ of Beijing Winter Olympics
Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith urged the PM to follow the lead of the US by snubbing the Games in February due to human rights abuses
By Lee Harpin
Rahima Mahmut
November 24, 2021, 3:37 pm
Concert to celebrate Uyghur music and culture
'We would love as many of our Jewish brothers and sisters to come as possible' said organiser and campaigner, Rahima Mahmut
By Jenni Frazer
‘With the obvious exception of the Holocaust, the world has never before seen such suffering of millions of men, women, and children on account of their religion’
September 8, 2021, 8:29 pm
Special report: Campaigning for Uyghurs – Resolute pursuit of justice
How China’s oppression of an ethnic group resonated with UK Jews and led them to mobilise
Screenshot of Vince Cable speaking to Nigel Farage about Uyghur Muslims
July 27, 2021, 1:01 pm
Lib Dems: Sir Vince Cable ‘wrong’ for dismissing claims of Uyghur genocide
Former party leader said it was 'hyping the language' to accuse China of genocide while appearing on Nigel Farage on GB News show Talking Pints
By Jewish News Reporter
A muslim is praying before the demonstration in solidarity with the Uyghurs, started in Amsterdam, on December 29th, 2019. (Photo by Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto)
July 6, 2021, 10:52 pm
Labour urges ministers to boycott Beijing Olympics if China refuses inspections
Lisa Nandy calls on British government not to send officials to the 2022 Games unless Chinese allows access to Xinjing by August amid evidence of persecution of Uyghur Muslims
By Justin Cohen
June 10, 2021, 10:24 am
Chief Rabbi joins JN campaign targeting sponsors of China’s ‘Genocide Games’
Initiative urges Britain’s Jews to “taint the brand” of the Beijing Winter Olympics and make voices heard in the boardrooms of companies supplying it.
By Adam Decker
A muslim is praying before the demonstration in solidarity with the Uyghurs, started in Amsterdam, on December 29th, 2019. (Photo by Romy Arroyo Fernandez/NurPhoto)
April 22, 2021, 4:19 pm
Chinese Embassy in UK uses diplomat’s Shoah heroism to deflect Uyghur criticism
When challenged by a Jewish activist about persecution in Xinxiang, the embassy brought up the role of a Righteous wartime hero Ho Feng-Shan, who saved thousands from the Nazis
By Lee Harpin
A woman seen shouting slogans while holding a placard during a protest against the Chinese policies in Xinjiang.
From the WebApril 22, 2021, 11:37 am
MPs to vote today on whether China committing genocide against Uyghurs
A demonstration is planned outside parliament in Westminster this afternoon as the backbench debate takes place.
Uyghur Muslims held in 're-education' camps in north west China
March 16, 2021, 3:27 pm
OPINION: On seder night, our ancient struggle is linked to Uyghurs’ modern one
Rene Cassin ambassador Jack Lubner looks at a new initiative to raise awareness of persecution suffered by Uyghur Muslims in China
By Jack Lubner
Uyghur Muslims held in 're-education' camps in north west China
February 25, 2021, 10:30 am
LA rabbis write to Congressmen urging ban on goods using Uyghur forced labour
'Unprecedented coalition of cross-denominational rabbis' calls on California's Ted Lieu to back a law which takes a stand against China's persecution of the Muslim minority
By Jewish News Reporter
February 9, 2021, 10:39 am
Rebel Tory MPs speak of ‘bullying and threats’ ahead of Genocide Amendment vote
One MP accused the government of being 'very heavy handed. Lots of bullying, cajoling, veiled threats being passed along' against those defying the whip
By Jewish News Reporter
From the WebFebruary 8, 2021, 10:08 am
WATCH: An urgent message to MPs on the Genocide Amendment vote
Ahead of the Genocide Amendment to the Trade Bill, which is returning to the Commons tomorrow, Rahima Mahmut appeals to parliamentarians to vote with their conscience
By Jewish News
Protestors against discrimination of Uyghurs
February 3, 2021, 4:57 pm
Renewed hope of Uyghurs as Genocide Amendment passes in Lords again
'Staggering' victory by 171 votes as Trade Bill amendment set to return to the Commons next week
By Jack Mendel
Screenshot from Twitter of alleged Uyghur prisoners, blindfolded and cuffed being loaded on to trains. (Via Jewish News)
January 22, 2021, 12:39 pm
OPINION: Defeat of genocide amendment is not a cause for despair
Benedict Rogers says despite MPs failing to vote through a change to the Trade Bill to support Uyghur Muslims, determination of what constitutes a genocide is getting closer
By Benedict Rogers
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