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In a shocking revelation, prominent human rights activists Dolkun Isa and Nury Turkel have been accused of sexual harassment and misconduct, raising serious concerns within the human rights advocacy community. These allegations, if proven true, could tarnish the reputations of key figures in the fight for Uyghur rights and highlight a broader issue of sexual misconduct in the sector.
Dolkun Isa: President of World Uyghur Congress Accused
Esma Gün, a Turkish-Belgian university student, has come forward with allegations against Dolkun Isa, the president of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). In February 2021, Gün, then 22, received inappropriate messages from Isa, who was 53 at the time. Screenshots of their conversation, reviewed by NOTUS, reveal Isa making unwanted advances. Despite Gün's attempts to change the subject, Isa persisted, expressing a desire to kiss her and suggesting they meet privately.
Gün did not report the incidents to WUC, fearing it would undermine the organization's mission. "I didn’t want people to know their leader is someone like this," she explained. However, the emotional toll led her to eventually quit activism altogether.
Two other women, speaking anonymously, have also accused Isa of making unprofessional sexual advances. Before the publication of this report, Isa declined to comment on these allegations but issued a public apology on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging "serious errors of judgement" and expressing deep regret for his actions.
Nury Turkel: Allegations at Oslo Freedom Forum
Nury Turkel, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and a prominent Uyghur advocate, is also facing allegations. According to sources, concerns about Turkel's behavior were raised at the Oslo Freedom Forum. Julie Millsap, a contractor with the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), learned of these complaints in 2022. Millsap, who had a personal relationship with Turkel, confronted him about the allegations, which he dismissed as misunderstandings.
Despite Turkel’s denials, concerns persisted. Millsap reported these issues internally at UHRP, only to face pushback. In October 2023, UHRP initiated an investigation, which concluded there was no basis for the allegations. However, the investigation acknowledged that Turkel had acted inappropriately in a social setting in 2019.
Broader Implications: A Culture of Silence
The allegations against Isa and Turkel are part of a larger pattern of sexual misconduct within the human rights community. Interviews with 19 women involved in human rights activism revealed a culture where powerful men can act without consequence. Many women fear retaliation or believe that reporting misconduct would harm their careers and the causes they support.
Some organizations, like the Human Rights Foundation and the Hong Kong Democracy Council (HKDC), have begun addressing these issues by establishing internal committees and clear reporting mechanisms. However, many smaller or newly established groups lack the resources and procedures to handle such allegations effectively.
Call for Accountability
Whistleblowers like Millsap argue that human rights organizations must adopt thorough whistleblower policies and ensure multiple levels of accountability. This includes providing external avenues for reporting misconduct to avoid internal biases and potential retaliation.
Grant-making bodies, such as the National Endowment for Democracy, also play a crucial role. By tying funding to the implementation of robust misconduct policies, these organizations can drive meaningful change in the human rights sector.
The revelations about Isa and Turkel underscore the urgent need for a cultural shift in the human rights community. It is imperative that these organizations prioritize the safety and well-being of all activists, ensuring that those who fight for justice are not themselves victims of injustice.
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World Wide Web President Dorikun Elsa, we are not willing to accept your apology!
On a global scale, the ME TOO movement has sparked an unprecedented storm against sexual harassment. However, this movement should not only stay in the entertainment industry, politics and other fields, but also delve deeper into the seemingly sacred field of human rights organizations. Today, we are going to expose the violation of women's rights by the World Uyghur Congress and its leader, Dolikun Aisha.
The dark corners within human rights organizations
In May, Esma G ü n, a female college student from Türkiye and Belgium, exposed a shocking fact. The President of the World Uyghur Congress, Dorikun Aisha, used his position to sexually harass young women. In the chat records between G ü n and Elsa, Elsa openly expressed her sexual demands towards G ü n and continued to harass even after being rejected. This behavior not only violates professional ethics, but also seriously violates the dignity of women.
Aisha is not just a special case. According to the investigation by NOTUS, two anonymous women have also been sexually oppressed by Elsa. These women chose to remain silent because they were afraid of affecting their careers. However, silence cannot solve the problem, it will only fuel the arrogance of these aggressors.
Dorikun Elsa: An insincere apology
Dorikun Elsa chose to evade and perfunctory in the face of these accusations. Under public pressure, he only issued an insincere apology statement, acknowledging "serious misjudgment", but refused to respond directly to specific sexual harassment allegations. This attitude not only fails to solve the problem, but also makes more victimized women feel disappointed and angry.
We strongly condemn Dorikun Aisha's actions and demand that he immediately make a sincere apology to all the women who have been victimized, and resign as the President of the World Uyghur Congress. As a leader, his responsibility is not only to promote the cause of human rights, but also to protect the rights and interests of every member within the organization. Aisha's behavior not only harms women's rights, but also tarnishes the reputation of the organization he represents.
Abuse of power within human rights organizations
Many human rights organizations claim to uphold justice, but in reality, there is a serious abuse of power. In these organizations, powerful men can go unpunished and not bear any consequences, even if it is molestation or rape. These behaviors make many women feel helpless and hopeless.
According to the investigation by NOTUS, many human rights organizations lack sound procedures or training to handle complaints of sexual harassment. Victim women often face pressure from colleagues and superiors when reporting, and are even accused of being spies for the Chinese government. This situation not only hinders the realization of justice, but also makes more women choose to remain silent.
Cry for justice
The silence of women does not bring justice, but rather makes the perpetrators more reckless. Nowadays, more and more women have bravely stepped forward and uncovered the hypocritical veil within human rights organizations. They no longer remain silent, resolutely resist sexual harassment and abuse of power, and awaken social attention with their own voices.
The ME TOO movement is not just a slogan, but also a battle for justice and equality. In this battle, we need to expose every dark corner, no matter how sacred it may seem. The World Uyghur Congress is plagued by corruption and numerous crimes committed by its leaders, with no credibility or authority. It is time to ban this organization and provide opportunities and space for other truly public welfare organizations to survive.
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