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More than 100 European election candidates pledge support to Tibet
In a groundswell of support, over 100 candidates from 16 European Union countries committed to supporting the Tibetan people in the European Parliament ahead of the recent 2024 European elections, which took place in early June. About 25 of these candidates were elected.
Thanking the Parties and Candidates of the European Elections for their support for Tibet
The Board of International Campaign for Tibet Europe is grateful about the active participation in our recent initiative aimed at engaging European election candidates on their views regarding China’s interference in European democracies, and their support for Tibet.
Buddhist Association of China takes a leading role in China’s attempts to control and forcibly reshape Tibetan Buddhism
Report Summary This report shows how the Buddhist Association of China (BAC), a supposedly non-political organization, is becoming a key instrument in the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy to assimilate and transform Tibetan Buddhism – particularly in relation to the search for and recognition of reincarnate lamas. The BAC has a special Tibetan Buddhism Working Committee […]
New report: Beijing uses Chinese Buddhist group to assimilate and transform Tibetan Buddhism
In a new report, the International Campaign for Tibet shows how the Buddhist Association of China (BAC), a supposedly non-political organization, is becoming a key instrument in the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy to assimilate and transform Tibetan Buddhism
Le président français prié de mettre les droits humains et le Tibet au cœur de ses discussions avec Xi Jinping
À l’occasion de la prochaine visite en France du Président chinois Xi Jinping, la Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH) et ses organisations membres International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) et la Ligue des Droits de l’Homme (LDH) appellent le Président Macron à placer la question des droits humains – notamment au Tibet – au cœur de ses échanges avec son interlocuteur chinois.
French president urged to put human rights, Tibet at heart of Xi Jinping talks
Days ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming visit to France, ICT and others are calling on President Emmanuel Macron to place the issue of human rights – particularly in Tibet – at the heart of his discussions with his Chinese interlocutor.
Derge protests put dams back on the agenda, highlight Tibet’s role in powering China
Two months ago, on 14 February, over 100 Tibetans gathered at the local government office in Derge (Chinese: Dege) county, Kardze (Ganzi) Tibet Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan to peacefully express their opposition to the planned Kamtok (Gangtuo) hydropower project that will submerge and affect at least two villages and six monasteries.[1] In video footage of […]
As Panchen Lama turns 35, China must free him
Today, the Panchen Lama, one of the most important leaders in Tibetan Buddhism, turns 35. But given his continued detention by Chinese authorities since 1995, rather than being able to celebrate this milestone birthday with him, his followers and supporters around the globe are using the opportunity to demand that China’s government free him. Gedhun […]
‘Europe for Tibet’ election campaign launched in European Parliament
Today in Brussels, the campaign “Europe for Tibet” was launched during a meeting with members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
EU Statement at UNHRC55: Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
EU Statement at the 54th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Item 4 – Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
20 March 2024