VOC Names Rushan Abbas to International Advisory Council

The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) announced the addition of Rushan Abbas, an ardent campaigner for the human rights of the Uyghur people, to its International Advisory Council.

Rushan Abbas is the Founder and Executive Director of the Campaign for Uyghurs, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to counter the ongoing genocide of the Uyghur people by the Chinese Communist Party by exposing the CCP’s atrocities, mobilizing global grassroots movements, building solidarity with other persecuted communities, and empowering the Uyghur diaspora to lead effective awareness campaigns that drive democratic change.

“I am honored to join the VOC’s International Advisory Board,” said Rushan Abbas. “VOC ensures the communist regime’s crimes are exposed and the voices of those silenced by tyranny are heard. Their mission to commemorate the more than 100 million people killed by communism around the world and to pursue the freedom of those still living under totalitarian regimes is one of the most essential human rights undertakings of our era. From Dr. Adrian Zenz’s groundbreaking research to the foundation’s documentation of CCP atrocities, VOC is an indispensable partner in our pursuit of justice. I look forward to continuing this important work together and ensuring that Uyghur voices remain at the center of global human rights discussions.”

Remarking on the news, Dr. Eric Patterson, the President and CEO of VOC said, “I am proud to announce Rushan Abbas as a new member of the International Advisory Council at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. Abbas brings a wealth of leadership, vision, and experience in the fight against the Chinese Communist Party, and is an unrelenting advocate for the plight of her Uyghur community, culture, and homeland. I am excited to work with Rushan Abbas to strengthen VOC’s mission so that we may one day live in a world free from the false hope and horrendous crimes of communism.”

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