The event "I am Telling about the Genocide of East Turkistan" has ended

On the 74th anniversary of the Chinese Occupation, an art exhibition and cultural presentation event with the theme "We are narrating the East Turkistan genocide!" took place in Istanbul from September 29 to October 8, 2023.
Organized with the support of various organizations, including the Turkey-based International East Turkistan NGOs Union, the National Turkish Students' Union (MTTB), the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, the Erbakan Foundation, and GENÇ İDSB, the event was held at the National Turkish Students' Union Istanbul General Headquarters. The event featured an art exhibition depicting the systematic genocide crimes committed by China against Uyghur Muslims, panels and cultural activities, Uyghur clothing and cuisine, as well as memorial rooms vividly depicting the oppression in the region. This event aimed to make participants understand what the oppressed people in East Turkistan have endured in the camps of persecution.
The exhibition and promotional activities concluded with a closing program held on October 8 at the National Turkish Students' Union General Headquarters.
SUPPORT FOR THE EAST TURKISTAN CAUSE FROM ORGANIZATIONS
The program, which began with the recitation of the Quran, featured a closing speech by Abdulahed Abdurrahman, the General Secretary of the East Turkistan Education and Solidarity Association. He expressed gratitude on behalf of the East Turkistan people to all the volunteer sister organizations, their leaders, and relevant individuals who contributed to the event.
Mujteba Said Dereji, the Deputy President of the National Turkish Students' Union, Jafer Akbal from the Erbakan Foundation, Osman Nuri Duman, the regional representative of the East Turkistan Information Center, and Tülay Gökshimen, the director of the documentary "Adı Soykırım," each delivered separate welcome speeches.
"I DRAW FOR GENOCIDE"
Additionally, Mr. Abdurreshit Eminhaji, the General Secretary of the International Union of East Turkistan NGOs, took the stage and informed the participants about the ongoing and inhumane, systematic "genocide" crimes of the Chinese regime in East Turkistan and the current situation, as well as the activities of Uyghur organizations in the diaspora.
Following this, as a side event, the "I Draw for Genocide" campaign, previously announced, awarded the top three works with financial support, offering prizes of 5000, 3000, and 2000 Turkish Lira, respectively.
The program concluded with a prayer for East Turkistan and all oppressed regions.