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1023 Results
In the spotlight again: China and Tibet at UN Human Rights Council
At the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council currently underway, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s May visit to China—and the subsequent NGO and diplomatic criticism—has featured prominently. During the session, the International Campaign for Tibet’s UN Advocacy Team also delivered three statements on Tibet.
UN experts renew call on China for unhindered access by independent human rights experts
Forty-two UN experts have renewed their call for China to address specific and systematic human rights violations and to cooperate fully with the UN human rights system and grant unhindered access for independent experts who have received and addressed allegations of significant human rights violations and repression of fundamental freedoms in the country.
Analysis: Wang Yang’s visit shows China framing Tibet as national security issue
Wang Yang, one of the seven Politburo standing committee members of the Chinese Communist Party and chairperson of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, visited Tibetan areas incorporated in Kansu (Gansu) province from 25-28 May 2022.
ICT statement on 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre
Thirty-three years ago, on 4 June 1989, the Chinese people, led primarily by students, rose up against injustices by the Beijing government and for fundamental values of democracy and liberty.
Environmental Defenders of Tibet China’s Persecution of Tibetan Environmental Defenders
This report collates and analyzes information on 50 cases of known Tibetan environmental defenders who have been reportedly persecuted since 2008.
Report spotlights Tibetans persecuted for defending vital, vulnerable environment
Ahead of World Environment Day on Sunday 5 June, the International Campaign for Tibet has released a new report highlithing China’s persecution of Tibetan environmental defenders.
Tibetan monasteries face tighter control under new religious financial management measures
Controls on Tibetan Buddhist monasteries look set to tighten with the coming into force of China’s “Measures for the Financial Management of Religious Activity Sites.”
Tibetan Cultural Exhibition in Paris
The French Tibet Support Group Lhakar France is organising a Tibetan Cultural Exhibition in Paris from 18-26 June.
UN Human Rights chief’s visit is China’s political victory
The International Campaign for Tibet is deeply disappointed at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet’s visit to China as she gave a political victory to the Communist regime.
ICT calls on UN high commissioner: “Raise Tibet loud and clear”
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet should raise Tibet loud and clear, and she should condemn systematic human rights abuses in Tibet, while on her visit to China, the International Campaign for Tibet said today.