ROC
What are three ROC initiatives?
Examples: Podcast, voices of Dzaleka, language exchange penpal, online tutoring
What are the three countries with the highest resettlement rates?
US, Canada, Australia
How did China cover up a woman wearing a hijab on television?
A cactus in a hat, yellow hair, or cartoon helmet
What is the most prominent Uighur religion?
Islam
T or F: the Uighurs are an invisible minority and blend in with other ethnic groups in China.
False
Where is our global classroom initiative located?
Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi
How long do people stay in refugee camps on average?
18 years
What are some reasons Uighurs are flagged for terrorism?
Examples: socializing more or less, quitting smoking or drinking, buying dumbbells
What is the majority ethnic population in China?
Han Chinese
What was one punishment used in internment camps?
Examples: electric batons, electric chairs, timing bathroom breaks
What event are we planning in April?
The refugee mental health panel!
Which country produces the most refugees?
Syria
What was a cemetery with a famous Uighur poet turned into?
A park
T or F: the majority of China is against the Uighur internment because they are innocent.
False! They think Uighurs are criminals.
What is a product or brand that uses forced Uighur labor?
Example: Nike, Volkswagen, masks, gloves
How many ROC chapters are there?
7
What are the 4 countries with the biggest refugee camps?
Kenya, South Sudan, Jordan, Tanzania
What’s one reason the Chinese government gives for their re-education camps?
Examples: Prevention, assimilation, secularism
Where are most Uighur Muslims in China located?
Xinjiang
T or F: The Uighurs organized a violent protest against the Chinese government for discrimination in 2014.
True. Around 200 civilians were killed
When did ROC start?
2018
What percentage of the world's population are refugees?
1%
What has the US done to combat Uighur internment?
The Uighur Human Rights Bill and sanctions
What is the estimated number of Uighurs imprisoned?
"way more than 1 million"
How did the rest of the world find out about China building “re-education camps”?
Satellite imagery