Estonian parliament condemns China’s boarding schools in Tibet
The Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) adopted this week a statement condemning China’s system of compulsory boarding schools for Tibetan children and calling for its immediate abolition.
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Human Rights Day resounds with statements supporting Tibet
The December 10th observation of International Human Rights Day this year was marked by comments in support of Tibet by delegates from six countries and a statement from the European Union. The Central Tibetan Administration published a statement, and speakers in the United Kingdom’s House of Commons raised the Tibet issue as well.
ICT urges French President Macron to raise Tibet during state visit to China
Ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the People’s Republic of China this week, the International Campaign for Tibet urges him to raise the situation in Tibet and the lack of freedom offered to Tibetans directly with his Chinese counterpart and to call on the Chinese authorities to resume without delay the Sino-Tibetan dialogue.
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
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Historic meeting highlights long time partnership between Czech Republic and Tibet
Yesterday, in Leh, Ladakh, President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel was received in a special audience by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and held meetings with Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Sikyong Penpa Tsering and other members of the CTA.
Rapport parlementaire sur les relations UE-Chine : des ONG dénoncent un silence coupable sur les droits humains
Dans une lettre ouverte aux députés français publiée le 23 juillet 2025, plusieurs ONG dont ICT ont exprimé leur vive préoccupation face aux graves omissions d’un rapport d’information de l’Assemblée nationale sur les relations entre l’Union européenne et la Chine.
Ahead of EU-China Summit, civil society calls for bold action on human rights, Dalai Lama’s succession
As we approach the upcoming EU-China Summit in Beijing on July 24, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, a coalition of civil society organizations including the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has urged the EU to make human rights a central issue in its talks with Chinese officials.
Thirty-four Members of the European Parliament call on China not to interfere in Dalai Lama’s succession
The International Campaign for Tibet welcomes the op-ed published today in EUobserver, signed by 34 Members of the European Parliament from 15 EU countries, urging China not to interfere in the selection of the next Dalai Lama.
EU reiterates call for China not to interfere in the succession of the Dalai Lama
On the occasion of the 40th EU-China Human Rights Dialogue, held on 13 June in Brussels, the European Union has reaffirmed that the selection of religious leaders should happen without government interference and in accordance with religious norms – including for the succession of the Dalai Lama.