SXSW 2023

Injecting Creativity Into Public Advocacy

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More than one million Uyghur Muslims and other Turkic and Muslim majority peoples are currently arbitrarily detained in concentration camps and forced labor facilities across China. Manufacturers, designers, brands, and consumers — virtually the entire apparel industry — are tainted by such forced labor. To help the public understand this uncomfortable truth, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has spearheaded innovative campaigns including a viral guerilla poster campaign and an interactive Google Chrome extension plug-in.

In this podcast episode, two experts will discuss the Uyghur genocide, HRF’s public education campaigns, and creative ways to combat the Chinese government’s exploitation and abuse.


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Takeaways

  1. Increase general public awareness about Uyghur forced labor and the Uyghur genocide perpetrated by the Chinese government.
  2. Share why companies should apply a single standard across all markets, and why countries should introduce legislation to help Uyghur forced labor.
  3. Urge listeners to download HRF’s Uyghur Forced Labor Checker plug-in and to explore creative means to advance human rights.

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Organizer

Tara Everton, Communications Associate, The Human Rights Foundation


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Presentation
  • Track: Civic Engagement
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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