Ramila Chanisheff
Ramila is a Uyghur-Australian advocate and the president of the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women’s Association. She is a passionate campaigner for Uyghur rights and a leading voice against forced labour and human rights abuses in East Turkistan (Xinjiang).
Ramila’s work focuses on raising awareness of Uyghur forced labour, advocating for legislative change, and supporting her community both in Australia and globally. She is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of those affected and pushing for accountability from governments and corporations.
Her unique perspective comes from lived experience—offering a “view from the ground” as someone directly impacted by modern slavery and genocide. Ramila’s advocacy is rooted in both personal resilience and strategic action, with a strong emphasis on consumer responsibility and legislative reform.
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Get Educated
Understand the full scope of what’s happening in East Turkistan—beyond forced labour, it includes ethnic cleansing, sterilisation, and genocide. Awareness is the foundation for meaningful action.
Make Ethical Choices as Consumers
Be conscious of what you buy. Ask brands and retailers:
Where are your products sourced?
Are they free from forced labour?
Are Uyghur lives being exploited in the supply chain?
Advocate for Legislative Change
Contact your local and federal politicians to:
Support stronger laws like a forced labour import ban
Strengthen the Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s office
Push for revisions to the Modern Slavery Act