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May 1, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday sparks worldwide Compassion Campaign led by International Campaign for Tibet

In celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) launched The Compassion Rising World Tour 2025 – a sweeping global campaign to honor the Dalai Lama’s life and efforts, while inspiring acts of compassion, spotlighting Tibet’s enduring struggle for freedom, and uniting global communities around the Dalai Lama’s message of peace and resilience.

April 24, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

ICT statement on the Panchen Lama’s 36th birthday

25 April 2025 marks the 36th birthday of the Panchen Lama, who has remained under continued detention by Chinese authorities since 1995, only for being recognized by the Dalai Lama as a prominent Tibetan Buddhist master. His situation concretely symbolizes China’s abuse of Tibetan religious freedom and tradition.

April 23, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Tibetan Buddhist leader cremated in Vietnam under tight control points to Chinese transnational repression

The body of 57-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader Hungkar Dorje was cremated on 20 April 2025, in a highly secretive and tightly controlled ceremony in Vietnam, according to information from sources who have been keeping in contact with people close to him.

April 16, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Dutch Parliament passes three key Tibet motions despite Chinese pressure

On 15 April 2025, the Dutch Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives) passed three important motions on Tibet, demonstrating that the Netherlands, despite ongoing pressure from China, will raise and defend the rights of the Tibetans.

April 9, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Death of Tibetan Buddhist leader under unclear circumstances highlights China’s repressive policies

A highly respected Tibetan religious and cultural leader passed away in Vietnam on 29 March under unclear circumstances, following a pattern of Tibetan lamas targeted by the Chinese authorities for their cultural preservation work.

March 27, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

ICT reiterates concerns of UN Special Rapporteur on status of Tsongon Tsering

Multiple UN Special Rapporteur made public a joint communication to the Chinese government related to the summoning and interrogation of environmental human rights defender Tsongon Tsering and his subsequent detention.

March 26, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

“Do-No Harm when visiting” – ICT advises official delegations to Tibet

When granted access to Tibet by the Chinese government, official delegations should apply extreme caution and avoid amplifying Chinese state propaganda on Tibet, ICT said today, as the organization released “Guidelines for official visits to Tibet”.

March 22, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Claiming space for Tibet at the United Nations Human Rights Council – ICT welcomes states raising Tibet at General Debate

During the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Tibetan rights advocates vocally raised the systematic rights violations of the Chinese Communist Party in Tibet.

March 18, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

China’s 2025 Two Sessions show Tibetans are testing ground for a new CCP “ethnic unity” policy

This year’s annual political meetings in Beijing, popularly known as the Two Sessions, saw indication of not only continued clampdown of Tibetan identity in the coming period, but also that Tibetans are currently being used as the testing ground for broader policy of assimilation.

March 13, 2025 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Dalai Lama sheds light on decades of efforts to save Tibet in new book

In his new book “Voice for the Voiceless” the Dalai Lama reflects on his lifelong work to save Tibet’s unique civilization, his efforts to reach a negotiated solution to China’s occupation of Tibet via the Middle Way approach, and writes about the plan for his succession.

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