Let's Build the Evidence Together
ETHR is an Istanbul-based, Uyghur-led human rights organisation. With first-hand access to the diaspora, research capacity in five languages and an advocacy network reaching from research to policy, we are open to partnering with researchers and institutions working on forced labour, digital surveillance and beyond.
Why Partner with Us?
Human rights documentation is not a burden any single institution can carry alone. From data sharing to joint reports, from advocacy campaigns to events, we are open to working together across every field.
Civil Society Organisations
Joint reports, campaigns and joint submissions to international mechanisms.
Universities & Academia
Research projects, course and seminar programmes, student internship protocols.
Media Organisations
Data journalism collaborations, verification support and access to sources.
Business Community
Supply chain risk screening, compliance training and ethical responsibility advisory.
Access That Others Do Not Have
We are not merely an organisation that publishes reports: we are a Uyghur-led bridge between affected communities and the researchers, institutions and decision-makers able to act.
First-Hand Access to the Diaspora
We provide access to the Uyghur diaspora in Central Asia, Türkiye and Europe through a trusted, first-hand network.
Uyghur-Led, Verified in the Field
Our findings are produced by researchers from the affected community itself, with language and contextual knowledge, and cross-verified against international sources.
Research → Advocacy → Policy
Findings do not stay on the page: through active advocacy with the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the bureaucracy and civil society, they are turned into public policy debates.
Research in Five Languages
We monitor open sources in Uyghur, Chinese, English, Turkish and Arabic, uncovering what monolingual teams miss.
National Press Visibility
Our annual indexes and reports receive wide coverage in the national press and international media.
An EU-Ready Institution
Holding PIC and OID codes, our Association is ready to join Erasmus+ and Horizon consortia as a partner or co-applicant.
What We Can Do Together
We are open to work designed and managed jointly with researchers and institutions.
Joint Research: Forced Labour & Digital Surveillance
Research projects carried out through co-authorship, supply chain mapping and data sharing.
Joint Project & Grant Applications
Participation in EU Erasmus+, Horizon and other consortia as a partner or co-applicant; joint monitoring and evaluation.
Joint Event Organisation in Türkiye
Organising symposia, workshops and seminars jointly with universities and civil society.
Ethical Field Data Access
Secure access to the diaspora field under strict ethical protocols — with processes ready for ethics board review.
Where Our Evidence Is Strongest
If your project touches one of these areas, we can bring our existing evidence and network to the table.
Standards You Can Build On
A sensitive, high-risk subject demands discipline. Our protocols protect participants and give partner institutions the compliance foundation they need.
Do No Harm
The safety of individuals comes before any output; sensitive information passes through a security screen before publication.
Informed Consent
A written consent process covering purpose, scope and the right to withdraw is applied for every participant.
KVKK + GDPR Compliance
Data processing complies with Turkish (KVKK) and EU (GDPR) data protection law.
Secure Data Management
Sensitive data is stored in encrypted environments; access is logged and role-based.
How We Proceed
Introductory Meeting
Together we identify needs and areas of joint work.
Memorandum of Understanding
We set out the scope, responsibilities and ethical framework in writing.
Joint Production
A cycle of production and regular review begins, tied to the project calendar.
Official Registration and Identity Details
Everything partners and funders need for due diligence, in one place.