EU Statement at UNHRC61: Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
EU Statement at the 61th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Item 4 – Human Rights situation that require the Council’s attention
16 March 2026
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New PRC Ethnic Unity and Progress Law enforces assimilation of Tibetans, contradicts national and international law
On 12 March 2026, China’s National People’s Congress adopted a new law on “Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” which advances policies aimed at assimilating Tibetans. According to analysis by the International Campaign for Tibet, the law legitimizes long-standing Chinese Communist Party policies promoting demographic and cultural homogenization under the banner of “ethnic unity.” It also marks a significant legal shift by explicitly moving away from the principle of preferential protections for so-called “ethnic minorities” previously enshrined in Chinese law.
Tibetan monk enduring six-year prison sentence for efforts to safeguard linguistic heritage
The International Campaign for Tibet has learned that, after nearly five years of enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention, Tibetan monk Palden Yeshi is serving a six-year prison sentence in Chushul (Chushur) Prison southwest of the Tibetan capital Lhasa.
ICT issues call to action to commemorate Tibetan Uprising Day
As the world commemorates the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan national uprising against China’s unlawful annexation of their country, the International Campaign for Tibet calls on the international community to strengthen their support for the Tibetan people’s peaceful struggle.
French government reiterates concerns over boarding schools in Tibet, renew call for resumption of Sino-Tibetan dialogue
The French government has once again voiced its concern over China’s coercive boarding school system in Tibet, warning of the risks it poses to the preservation of Tibetan language and culture and to the rights of Tibetan children.
ICT presses G7 sherpas to integrate Tibet into summit talks on China’s global role
In preparation for the 2026 G7 Summit in France on June 14 to 16, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) sent a letter to G7 Sherpas strongly urging them to explicitly reference Tibet in upcoming G7 discussions on China’s global role, foreign policy ambitions and adherence to international norms.
ICT remembers Tendzin Choegyal a.k.a Ngari Rinpoche, youngest brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The International Campaign for Tibet mourns the loss of Tendzin Choegyal, the youngest brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who passed away today at his home in Dharamsala, India. He was 80 years old. Known popularly as Ngari Rinpoche, he was very close to the Dalai Lama and served him in various capacities.
CTA preliminary election results demonstrate Tibetan commitment to democracy
The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) congratulates the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and its Central Election Commission (CEC) on successful completion of the first stage of its global elections on 1 February 2026, in a democratic, free and fair process.
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.
Tibetan monk released early from prison, remains under strict surveillance
Trinley Gyatso, a monk from Kirti Monastery in Ngaba (Ch: Aba), in northeastern Tibet, was released in November 2025 before the completion of his five-year sentence.