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Event: “Asie sous influence, Asie en résistance” – 22 November 2025
ICT will be participating in the event “Asie sous influence, Asie en résistance” (“Asia under influence, Asia in resistance“) organised by several NGOs in Paris on 22 November.

FIDH 42nd Congress’ resolution demands release of Tibetan environmental defender Anya Sengdra
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), of which ICT is a member, held its 42th Congress from 27 to 31 October 2025, in Bogotá, Colombia. The event brought together 117 member organizations from across the world to reflect on key human rights challenges and strengthen strategies for collective action.

Dr. Sophie Richardson and Geshe Lobsang Monlam receive International Campaign for Tibet’s Snow Lion Human Rights Award from Richard Gere
The International Campaign for Tibet bestowed the 2025 Snow Lion Human Rights Award on long-time human rights defender Dr. Sophie Richardson and Tibetan Buddhist scholar Geshe Lobsang Monlam.

Tibet at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), held in Geneva from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the situation in Tibet was a focal point of concern among governments and civil society organizations commenting on China’s human rights record.

The Arc’teryx fireworks stunt in Tibet – A call for corporate accountability in fragile ecosystems
On 19 September 2025, Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx, in collaboration with Chinese pyrotechnic artist Cai Guo-Qiang, staged a promotional fireworks display in Tibet’s pristine mountains, sparking widespread outrage, both within China and globally, for its blatant disregard for Tibet’s fragile ecosystem and sacred cultural significance.

Young Tibet advocates gather in Brussels to advance Tibetan rights with EU policymakers
Eleven young Tibetans and Tibet supporters from across Europe gathered in Brussels last week for the 2025 edition of the Tibetan Empowerment Days, a training and advocacy program coordinated by the International Campaign for Tibet, with support from the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH).

EU Statement at UNHRC60: Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
EU Statement at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council – Item 4 – Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
23 September 2025

UN Special Rapporteurs’ communication on Dalai Lama succession and abducted Panchen Lama welcomed by International Campaign for Tibet
The International Campaign for Tibet strongly welcomes the formal “Communication” made public over the weekend by United Nations special rapporteurs and working groups to the Chinese government addressing Beijing’s interference in the succession of the Dalai Lama and the enforced disappearance of Tibet’s 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima.

International Campaign for Tibet hosts 2025 World Water Week panel on hydropower’s impacts on Asia’s environment, climate and human rights
For the second year, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) hosted a session at Stockholm World Water Week titled “Water for Climate Action.” The event brought together dignitaries, UN officials, Indigenous representatives, policy practitioners, and nonprofits for discussion, information sharing, and to emphasize that water security and climate can no longer be separated.

Tibetan singer on restricted release after broadcasting a song celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
In early August, Chinese authorities released popular young Tibetan singer, A-Sang, according to a source who is close to the singer. However, after his release, local public security officials placed him under constant surveillance and are restricting him from live-streaming or communicating on Chinese social media. On 8 July, soon after His Holiness the Dalai […]