How to Submit Documentation Safely
We welcome documentation related to human rights, cultural and linguistic suppression, and environmental impacts affecting Southern Mongolians in China. Safety comes first. If you believe submitting information could put anyone at risk, contact us first to coordinate a safer method.
What to submit
- Written testimony (what happened, when, where, who was involved)
- Photos / videos (original files if possible)
- Documents (notices, court papers, school policies, employment letters)
- Links to public materials (news, social media posts, official announcements)
- Lists of names or affected groups (only if safe to share)
What NOT to submit publicly
- Information that can identify someone who may face retaliation
- Full personal IDs, addresses, phone numbers, private messages
- Unverified accusations presented as facts
- Anything obtained through coercion or that could create harm
Minimum details (very helpful)
- Date (or best estimate) and location (city/region)
- What happened (short timeline)
- Who was affected (individual or group)
- Any evidence you have (files, screenshots, links)
- How you learned the information (witness, document, etc.)
File preparation tips
- Keep original files when possible (do not re-save or re-compress).
- If you must redact, make a copy and keep the original separately.
- Use clear file names: YYYY-MM-DD_Location_ShortTopic_01.jpg
- For documents: YYYY-MM-DD_DocumentType_Location.pdf
Consent & privacy
Please tell us if we may quote your testimony, and whether names/faces must be anonymized. If you are submitting on behalf of someone else, confirm that you have their consent when possible.
What happens after you submit
- We acknowledge receipt when safe to do so.
- We conduct basic verification and cross-checking where possible.
- We may request clarification or additional documentation.
- We decide whether the information can be used publicly, privately, or only in aggregated form.