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Tibet Brief – Edition 37
The latest edition of the Tibet Brief, an ICT publication for policy-makers, providing concise information and perspectives on the political, economic and human rights situation in Tibet. This edition mainly focuses on the first official visits to China undertaken by some European leaders and on the latest efforts to raise awareness on the Tibetan cause by several European Parliaments.
Kalon Dicki Chhoyang Addresses the European Economic and Social Committee
Kalon Dicki Chhoyang, Kalon for Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration was invited to address the swearing in ceremony of Mr. Henri Malosse, the newly elected President of the European Economic and Social Committee of the European Union. The swearing in ceremony was held on 18 April in the European Parliament. Mr. Henri Malosse in his inaugural speech said that one of the figures he was most inspired by was the Dalai Lama and touched upon the worrying human rights situation inside Tibet.
Joint Declaration of the Committee for Human Rights of the German Parliament on the self-immolations of Tibetans
On 24 April 2013 the Human Rights Committee of the German Parliament, the Bundestag, passed a Joint Declaration on self-immolations in Tibet.
A Joint Declaration, by protocol, is not a resolution, but more than a mere press release or statement. TheCommittee has only passed five such declarations in the past four years, on Syria, Russia and Iran.
High Representative Ashton travels to China and Mongolia
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of European Commission Catherine Ashton will be in China from 25 – 28 April 2013 for the first official visit after the Chinese once-in-a-decadeleadership change.
Statements on China and Tibet at 22nd Human Rights Council Session
The 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, underscored the importance of multilateral engagement on Tibet. At the session that concluded on March 25, twelve countries and the European Union (EU) called on China to ensure the human rights of the Tibetan people. The United States, Germany and the Czech Republic specifically highlighted the issue of criminalizing and sentencing families and associates of Tibetans who have self immolated, and said such a policy has only further exacerbated tensions. The EU called on China to re-engage in constructive dialogue with the Tibetan people and allow free access to the Tibetan Autonomous Area. Below are excerpts from the Government Statements on Tibet.
ICT Light of Truth Award ceremony brings together eminent individuals with historic connection to Tibet
Five remarkable individuals were presented with the International Campaign for Tibet’s Light of Truth Award by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Switzerland on Saturday (April 13, 2013) for their outstanding contributions to the Tibetan cause.
ICT’s Light of Truth Award is the most prestigious award in the Tibet movement and has been presented over the years by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on behalf of ICT. Previous recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the late Václav Havel, Chinese scholar and writer Wang Lixiong, Elie Wiesel, Martin Scorsese and the people of India.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama to visit Europe
This week His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Dharamshala for New Delhi from where he left for Europe for a three-nation visit. His Holiness will give a series of teachings and public talks in several European countries such as Italy, Switzerland and the United Kingdom from 11 – 20 April.
One of Tibet`s longest-serving political prisoner released after 17 years
One of Tibet’s longest-serving political prisoners, Jigme Gyatso, has been released from prison after 17 years. During his imprisonment he endured severe torture on several occasions and was imprisoned in Gutsa detention center and also in Drapchi and Chushur prisons in Lhasa. Images received from Tibet show Tibetans waiting to welcome him back to his home area in the Tibetan area of Amdo following his release on March 31.
Tibet Brief – Edition 36
The latest edition of the Tibet Brief, an ICT publication for policy-makers, providing concise information and perspectives on the political, economic and human rights situation in Tibet. This editions mainly focuses on activities carried out in Brussels around the 10 March such as the Solidarity Rally, the EU Lobby Days and Kirti Rinpoche’s visit to Europe and hearing at the European Parliament.
European Parliament’s Conference ‘Tears of Tibet’ – 10th April
On 10th April the ALDE group is organising a conference on Tibet entitled “Tears of Tibet”. This is a joint initiative by MEPs Ojuland and Donskis. The discussion`s starting point will be the worrying number of self-immolations in Tibet since February 2009 (111 so far). The conference will then touch upon many different issues to highlight the impact of Chinese policies on human rights and the environment in Tibet.