Gerald Roche

Gerald Roche is Associate Professor of Politics at La Trobe University. His book The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet will be published in November 2024 by Cornell University Press.

Abduweli Ayup

Scholar and activist Abduweli Ayup was imprisoned in China for his work promoting the language rights of Uyghur people and other ethnic groups. In this interview, he discusses his background and motivations, and offers some words of encouragement for language rights defenders everywhere.