East Turkistan Research and Investigation Center

Policy Plan

Policy Plan for Stichting East Turkistan Research and Investigation Center

1. Mission and Purpose

Stichting East Turkistan Research and Investigation Center (ETRIC) is dedicated to supporting the rights, security, and freedom of East Turkistani people in the diaspora. Its mission is to:

  • Conduct independent research and documentation related to the human rights, security, and living conditions of East Turkistani communities.
  • Raise awareness and understanding among governments, international organizations, civil society, and the public about issues affecting Uyghur and other East Turkistani peoples.
  • Strengthen cooperation and dialogue with decision-makers and relevant authorities to help promote protection and justice for these communities.

This mission aligns with public benefit by promoting human rights education, advocacy, and international cooperation on issues of global concern.

2. Target Groups and Beneficiaries

The primary beneficiaries of the stichting’s work are:

  • East Turkistani individuals and communities living in diaspora.
  • International policy-makers, researchers, media, and civil society organizations seeking reliable information on East Turkistan issues.
  • General public audiences in the Netherlands and internationally interested in human rights and freedom advocacy.

The stichting’s work aims to support broad public interest in human rights, justice, and peaceful coexistence across communities.

3. Core Activities

To achieve its mission, ETRIC plans to undertake the following activities:

a. Research & Documentation
  • Conduct research into human rights conditions affecting East Turkistani people.
  • Produce reports, briefs, and evidence-based analyses that inform public discussion and policy.
b. Advocacy & Engagement
  • Engage with governments, international institutions, and human rights bodies to share findings and influence policy.
  • Organize events, briefings, and public campaigns to raise awareness.
c. Capacity Building & Cooperation
  • Develop partnerships with academic institutions, NGOs, and community groups to strengthen collective impact.
  • Support training and information sharing to enhance the capacity of allied organizations.

These activities are explicitly geared toward education, research, and public interest advocacy, which are recognized public benefit aims under Dutch ANBI criteria.

4. Financial and Fundraising Policy

The stichting will:

  • Seek funding from foundations, public grants, donations, and philanthropic partners.
  • Ensure that funds are used transparently and exclusively for activities that support the mission.
  • Maintain clear financial reporting and internal controls to ensure compliance with Dutch tax and ANBI regulations.

A responsible financial policy helps safeguard trust with donors and stakeholders and ensures sustainable operations.

5. Governance and Board Policy

The stichting will be governed by a board of directors responsible for:

  • Ensuring that activities comply with Dutch law and ANBI requirements.
  • Ensure that funds are used transparently and exclusively for activities that support the mission.
  • Preventing conflicts of interest and upholding ethical standards.

Board members will serve voluntarily and participate in regular evaluation of the organization’s impact and direction.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation

To measure progress toward its mission, the stichting will:

  • Set annual goals for research outputs, engagement activities, and partnerships.
  • Review results against these goals each year.
  • Publish summaries of activities and outcomes on its website or reports.

Transparency and evaluation build accountability and help demonstrate public benefit for donors and the tax authorities.

7. Public Availability

In line with ANBI transparency requirements, the stichting will:

  • Make this policy plan publicly available (e.g., on its website).
  • Update the plan periodically as activities evolve.
  • Share annual summaries of mission-related achievements.

Conclusion

This policy plan outlines how Stichting East Turkistan Research and Investigation Center operates with a public benefit orientation, focusing on independent research, awarene ss-raising, and advocacy in support of human rights. It is structured to align with typical Dutch ANBI requirements for mission clarity, public benefit activities, financial responsibility, governance, and transparency.

Updated on March 9, 2026