US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics commended by ICT
The United States on 6 December announced to impose a diplomatic boycott on the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics – a stand commended by ICT.
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Dhondup Wangchen calls on the EU and Belgium to boycott China’s 2022 Olympics during visit in Brussels
After France and the Netherlands, Tibetan activist and filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, who spent 6 years in jail for his film “Leaving Fear Behind”, has continued his European advocacy tour with a three-day visit in Belgium this week.
China renews attacks on remaining Tibetan-language schools
In the eastern Tibetan areas of Amdo and Kham (incorporated into the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu), where over half the Tibetan population live, numerous reports have emerged of attacks on Tibetan language and Buddhist study.
Olympics briefing paper: Tibet repression worse since Beijing 2008
A new briefing paper from the International Campaign for Tibet documents how the Chinese government has escalated its repression in Tibet since hosting the 2008 Olympics. China will host the Olympics again early next year.
Dalai Lama COP26 message: set timetable for change
As world leaders meet for a critical UN global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, the Dalai Lama has a message for them: the future is in our hands.
ICT’s Tsering Jampa first Tibetan awarded Dutch Royal Distinction
Today in Amsterdam, International Campaign for Tibet-Europe Executive Director Tsering Jampa received the Knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau—a prestigious Dutch Royal Distinction—for her substantial efforts to defend and promote the fundamental rights of the Tibetan people.
ICT: Rights-based climate approach needed at COP26
On the eve of COP26, the UN climate conference beginning on 31 October in Glasgow, the International Campaign for Tibet is calling for the inclusion of a strong rights-based approach in the fight against climate change.
New Tibet Autonomous Region secretary must remain sanctioned
The International Campaign for Tibet called today for continued sanctions against Chinese official Wang Junzheng following his appointment as the top Communist Party of China leader in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
First: 3 women to serve as Tibetan exile ministers
The 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, which convened on 11-12 October, have confirmed three ministers to President Penpa Tsering’s Cabinet while rejecting his two other nominations.
Chinese response to UN experts on detained Tibetans confirms allegations
A Chinese government response to an allegation letter by four UN experts and expert bodies regarding the cases of two detained Tibetans, Rinchen Tsultrim and Go Sherab Gyatso, confirms the concerns of rights groups, the International Campaign for Tibet said today.