Boycott Uzbek Textile and Companies Using It!
We, the undersigned citizens of Uzbekistan, call for an international boycott of Uzbek textile and companies that use it. For the Uzbek textile is produced of cotton harvested using forced labour of children and adults. Foreign investors and partners of Uzbek textile companies must comply with international human rights standards, and press for the Uzbek government to respect human rights. Only independent monitoring by the International Labour Organization can confirm when Uzbekistan ceases the practice of forced labour. We urge the European Union and the United States of America to cancel the trade benefits for Uzbek textile manufacturers, provided by the General System of Preferences. Below is a list of companies in Uzbekistan that feed cotton products into supply chains of Western companies. We call for a boycott.
The research, mass media coverage of forced labour in Uzbekistan, and the repeated calls made by international organizations to stop the practice of forced labour are not bringing positive outcomes. Appeals to allow the ILO mission to examine the implementation of the country’s international obligations under the four conventions mentioned above are always rejected by the Uzbek government. To fulfil its obligations under these conventions, the Uzbek government will need to dismantle the command system in the cotton sector of the economy, which relies on forced labour. Farmers and their families become victims and hostages of the command economy. The Uzbek government sees no benefit in real agricultural reforms, preferring the old practice, dating back to the days of Stalin.
1. Atayeva, Nadejda France, Contact Person; President, Association for Human Rights in Central Asia, asiecentrale@neuf.fr;
2. Obid, Jodgor Austria, Poet; member, International PEN;
3. Ignqtyev, Sergey USA, Coordinator of the project “Art and Human Rights” of the Association for Human Rights in Central Asia;
4. Bushueva, Natalia Sweden, Editor, Radio program “SOS”, Association for Human Rights in Central Asia;
5. Dadadjanov, Ismail Sweden, Chairman, Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
6. Iskhakova, Dilarom Uzbekistan, Literati;
7. Khudoydergenov, Iskander Uzbekistan, Human rights activist;
8. Isabekov, Bakhtioyr Uzbekistan PhD in of Philology;
9. Nurullayeva, Gulchekhra Uzbekistan Literati;
10. Juma, Yusuf USA Literati;
11. Aripov, Atanazar UZbekistan Secretary General, “Erk” Democratic Party of Uzbekistan;
12. Ikramov, Surat Uzbekistan Chair, Initiative Group of Uzbekistan’s Independent Human Rights Defenders surat.i @rambler.ru ;
13. Imomov, Sanjarali Uzbekistan, Literati;
14. Bekjan, Safar Switzerland, Literati;
15. Boymatov, Abdujalil Ireland, President, Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
16. Umarov, Sanjar USA, Chairman, Sun Shine Coalition sanjar.umarov@gmail.com;
17. Yakub, Shahida UK, Chair, Uzbek Initiative-London;
18. Choriyev, Bahodir USA, Chairman, “Birdamlik” People’s Movement birdamlik@gmail.com;
19. Niyazova, Umida Germany, Uzbek-German Forum for human Rights;
20. Yuldashev, Tashpulat USA, Political scientist;
21. Boymatov, Salomatoy Ireland, Member, Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
22. Yeshova, Bashorat Switzerland, Coordinator, Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
23. Urlaeva, Elena Uzbekistan, Chair, “Human Rights Alliance of Uzbekistan” Public movement;
24. Karaeva, Gulshan Uzbekistan, Chair of the Kashkadarya branch, Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
25. Toksanov, Alisher Switzerland, Independent Journalist;
26. Ismoilov, Sukhrobjon Uzbekistan, Expert Working Group of Uzbekistan;
27. Babadjanov, Kudrat Sweden, Independent Journalist;
28. Abidov, Alisher Norway, Human rights activist;
29. Kutbiddinov, Khusniddin USA, Independent Journalist;
30. Muxtarov, Farhodhon, Uzbekistan Human rights activist;
31. Karaev, Tulkin Sweden, Member, Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
32. Khaydarov, Ulughbek Canada, Independent journalist and human rights activist, winner of the Hellman-Hammett Prize;
33. Episova, Daria USA, Independent Journalist;
34. Sapurov, Oleg Uzbekistan, Human rights activist;
35. Mamatkulova, Muborakkhon Uzbekistan, Member, “Birdamlik” party;
36. Abdurakhimov, Abdulatif Sweden, Political refugee;
37. Isakov, Dilmurod Sweden Member, “Ezgulik” Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
38. Bakaev, Abdumalik Sweden Political refugee;
39. Isakov, Avaz Sweden Member, “Ezgulik” Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
40. Usupov, Bayramali Demark, Political refugee;
41. Ganiev, Rafik Sweden, Member, “Ezgulik” Human Rights Society of Uzbekistan;
42. Narbutaev, Nabidjon Sweden, Member, “Birlik” Party;
43. Akhmedov, Asadullo Norway, Political refugee;
44. Akhmedova, Dildora Norway, Political refugee;
45. Anderson, Daniel Norway, Political refugee;
46. Anderson, David Norway, Political refugee;
47. Khodzhaev, Shavkat Uzbekistan, Member, “Birlik” Party;
48. Kiyamova, Rufiya Uzbekistan, Member, “Birlik” Party;
49. Rakhimov, Ota Uzbekistan, Member, Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
50. Kazimov, Davlat Uzbekistan, Member, Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
51. Kazimova, Saodat Uzbekistan, Member, Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
52. Kazimova, Zakhro Uzbekistan, Member, Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
53. Davronov, Bek Uzbekistan, Political refugee;
54. Iskhanov, Zubaid Uzbekistan, Political refugee;
55. Karimov, Ibodat Uzbekistan, Political refugee;
56. Karimov, Anvar USA, Political refugee;
57. Karimov, Avaz USA, Political refugee;
58. Karimov, Aub USA, Political refugee;
59. Bobokhonov, Inom USA, Political refugee;
60. Bobokhonov, Ilkhom USA, Political refugee;
61. Kabimov, Rustam Uzbekistan, A member of the Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
62. Kasimova, Farida Uzbekistan, A member of the Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
63. Suunov, Karim Uzbekistan, A member of the Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
64. Ishmatov, Rafik Uzbekistan, A member of the Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
65. Alibekov, Bek Uzbekistan A member of the Democratic Forum of Uzbekistan;
66. Abutov, Mukhammadsalikh Sweden, Chairmamn, NGO “Tayanch” ;
67. Khudaynazarov, Dustnazar Sweden, Member, “Erk” Party;
68. Egamberdiev, Asror, Uzbekistan;
69. Fayazov, Avaz Sweden, Member, International Organization Human Rights Defenders
70. Gafurov, Khait Sweden, Political refugee;
71. Khadjimatov, Khatam Norway, Political refugee;
72. Zaynabitdinov, Ulugbek Sweden, Political refugee;
73. Ruzimatov, Kamil Ukraine;
74. Ikramov, Jalil Ukraine;
75. Makhkamov, Rustam Uzbekistan;
76. Ishmatov, Komil Uzbekistan;
77. Ruzikulov, Ikrom Uzbekistan;
78. Abidova, Zulfia Norway, Political refugee;
79. Abidova, Kamilia Norway, Political refugee;
80. Isaev, Burkhon Norway, Political refugee;
81. Kadyrov, Bakhodyr Norway, Political refugee;
82. Ikramov, Abos Norway, Political refugee;
83. Khodjaev, Jalokhir Norway, Political refugee;
84. Abdullaev, Akmal Norway, Political refugee;
85. Tursunov, Zakhid Norway, Political refugee;
86. Safaev, Umid Norway, Political refugee;
87. Djuraev, Bakhrom Norway, Political refugee;
88. Izatullaev, Nemat Norway, Political refugee;
89. Fazilova, Mukhabbat Norway, Political refugee;
90. Akbarov, Sanjar Norway, Political refugee;
91. Khamraev, Oybek Norway, Political refugee;
92. Khasanov, Dilshod Norway, Political refugee;
93. Khodjaev, Pulat Norway, Political refugee;
94. Obidov, Batyr Norway, Political refugee;
95. Khakimova, Dildora Sweden, Political refugee;
96. Salikh, Mukhammad Norway, Chairman, People’s Movement of Uzbekistan m.solih49@gmail.com;
97. Temirov, Khasan Sweden;
98. Normumin, Namoz Sweden, Member of the Central Council, People’s Movement of Uzbekistan;
99. Shomansurov, Alidjon Norway;
100. Kurbanov, Tahir Norway;
101. Satvoldiev, Izzat Norway;
102. Abdullaev, Nosyr Norway;
103. Agzamov, Shavkat Norway;
104. Nazirov, Maksim France
105. Mukhammad, Shavkat Kazakhstan;
106. Eliboev, Bokhodir Uzbekistan Member, Initiative Group of Uzbekistan’s Human Right Defenders;
107. Sharipova, Saida Russia;
108. Yusupova, Khurshed Russia;
109. Mamadjonov, Mustafo Russia;
110. Makhmudov, Sukhbatjon Russia;
111. Fayzimatov, Ilkhom Russia;
112. Usmanov, Mukhitdin Russia;
113. Usmanov, Niriddin Uzbekistan;
114. Sufiev, Sherzod Russia;
115. Mukhammadi, Shavkat Russia;
116. Mirzoboev, Burkhonjon Uzbekistan;
117. Kurbanov, Bakhodir Uzbekistan;
118. Solieva, Shakhnoza Uzbekistan;
119. Sattarova, Umida Uzbekistan;
120. Akhmedov, Gulom Uzbekistan;
121. Akhmedova, Ozoda Uzbekistan;
122. Khamroev, Muslimbek Uzbekistan;
123. Dekhkanov, Muzafar Uzbekistan;
124. Dekhkanova, Guzal Uzbekistan;
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