The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has released additional information regarding its handling of misconduct allegations and outlined steps to ensure a safe and welcoming workplace. The organization reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy for misconduct or harassment and its commitment to high ethical standards, emphasizing a welcoming environment for women and all activists in the movement for Uyghur human rights.

UHRP has established a joint board-staff committee to initiate an independent investigation into ethical and misconduct concerns. This process will handle allegations related to the organization's Board, management, staff, volunteers, consultants, and contractors. The aim is to provide assurance that anyone with allegations can report them safely, ensuring timely remediation and accountability.

Additionally, UHRP has formed another joint board-staff committee with partners to review existing ethics and complaints policies. The goal is to develop improved processes for raising concerns safely, ensuring prompt action on complaints, and establishing accountability concerning UHRP’s standards.

The organization acknowledges that setting up new processes in line with best practices is intensive. Significant time and resources are being devoted to ensure proper implementation. UHRP expresses gratitude to its partners and those who have shared their concerns, reiterating that harassment, discrimination, misconduct, or hostility in any workplace or human rights space will not be tolerated.

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