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Protests Rock USA During Xi Jinping Visit as Tibetans Challenge CCP
Protests Rock Washington as Xi Jinping Visits the United States Chinese President Xi Jinping’s September 2026 state visit to Washington brought not only diplomatic ceremonies and h…
Read more →Guru Padmasambhava: The Lotus-Born Master and His Sacred Bond with Tibet
Guru Padmasambhava, revered as Guru Rinpoche, meaning "Precious Master," stands as one of the most towering spiritual figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Regarded…
Read more →The Unbreakable Spirit of Tibet: A Story of Resilience, Identity, and Hope
For more than seven decades, the Tibetan people have endured displacement, repression, cultural erasure, and exile. Yet despite immense challenges, Tibetans continue to preserve th…
Read more →Education Kalon inaugurates language and math labs at Petoen School
Dharamshala 1 April 2026 Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra of the Department of Education Central Tibetan Administration inaugurated the Tibetan Language Laboratory and Math La…
Read more →Remembering the Tibetan National Uprising and the Unbroken Spirit of a Nation
Every year on March 10 , Tibetans across the world commemorate one of the most defining moments in their modern history the 1959 Tibetan Uprising . This day marks the courage of th…
Read more →Richard Gere Breaks Silence on His 20 Year Oscars Absence and Reaffirms Commitment to Tibet and Human Rights
Hollywood actor and long time Tibet supporter Richard Gere has spoken about his nearly two decade absence from the Academy Awards. His recent interview with Variety confirms that h…
Read more →East Turkistan National Day & Uyghur Struggle for Self-Determination
Each year on November 12, the global Uyghur community unites to commemorate East Turkistan National Day. The day marks two historic moments of independence by the Uyghur people: th…
Read more →China pressures Bangkok gallery to redact works on Uyghurs, Tibet and Hong Kong
A Bangkok exhibition on authoritarian governments has been partly censored after what organisers say was pressure from Beijing, with works about Tibet, Uyghur detainees and Hong Ko…
Read more →60 Years of Broken Promises: The Tibet Autonomous Region Has Nothing to Celebrate
On September 9, 2025 , the Chinese state will mark the 60th anniversary of what it calls the founding of the “Tibet Autonomous Region” (TAR). But for the Tibetan people…
Read more →From Lhasa to Tiananmen: A Shared Struggle for Freedom
In the shadow of towering empires, where state propaganda seeks to erase memory and truth, there live stories too powerful to be silenced—stories of resistance, courage, and …
Read more →In Grief and in War: How Tibetans Have Always Stood with India in Her Darkest Hours
On April 20, 2025, a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, claimed the lives of seven brave Indian soldiers, shaking the nation to its core. As India reels from this g…
Read more →China Jails Tibetan Activist for Exposing Environmental Destruction by Construction Giant
In yet another display of authoritarian control and disregard for the environment, China has sentenced 29-year-old Tibetan activist Tsongon Tsering to eight months in prison. His c…
Read more →Young Tibetan Courageously Challenges Illegal Mining in Tibet
In a recent move to counter growing global awareness of Tibet’s plight, China has deployed a propaganda delegation to Europe. According to a report by the International Campa…
Read more →A conversation with Amy Yee: The author of Far from the Rooftop of the World
Amy Yee is author of Far from the Rooftop of the World : Travels among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents with a Foreword by the Dalai Lama (University of North Carolina Press 202…
Read more →You Cant Stop Us Campaign on Tibet Rights Collective gaining traction
The #YouCantStopUs campaign, launched by the Tibet Rights Collective, has gained significant traction since its inception. This year-long initiative calls upon all Tibetans and sup…
Read more →The Significance of 31st March for His Holiness the Dalai Lama
March 31st holds profound significance in the life of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, marking a pivotal moment in his journey that has shaped the course of Tibetan history and gl…
Read more →Urgent Call: Prioritize Tibet Crisis Before Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit
In anticipation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s imminent visit to Australia this week, Representative Karma Singey has issued an urgent plea to Australian Foreign Minis…
Read more →Tibetan Warrior Tashi Yizha Emerges Victorious in Las Vegas UFC Clash
In an electrifying display of strength and skill, our beloved Tibetan warrior, Tashi Yizha, has triumphed once again, claiming victory by submission in a fierce UFC battle held in …
Read more →Tibet Rights Collective Announces 2024 Essay Contest on Critical Issues Facing Tibet
The Tibet Rights Collective (TRC) has launched its highly anticipated Essay Contest for 2024 , inviting students and scholars from around the globe to contribute their perspectives…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Leaders Extend Congratulations to President-elect Lai Ching-te of Taiwan
In the aftermath of Taiwan's recent presidential elections, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan leadership expressed warm congratulations to President Lai Ching-te. His…
Read more →China Censors Revelation of Declining Birth Rates Despite Boosting Policies, Facing Population Crisis
Source: Radio Free Asia China has taken measures to censor and delete an article revealing a significant decline in birth rates, despite its efforts to encourage population growth.…
Read more →Canada issues Travel Advisory for Tibet and East Turkistan, Cautions Citizens about Security Risks
The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to exercise caution when planning visits to Tibet and East Turkistan. This advisory comes amidst growing …
Read more →17 October 2007: 16th Anniversary of US Congressional Gold Medal Conferment to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
On October 17, 2007, the Tibetan freedom struggle achieved a significant milestone as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the United States&#…
Read more →Tibet Policy Research Center Hosts 5th Indian Young Scholars Seminar to Foster Understanding of Himalayan Region
The Tibet Policy Research Center, an institution operating under the Central Tibetan Administration, inaugurated the fifth edition of the "Indian Young Scholars Seminar" …
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School in Ladakh
Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School in Leh, Ladakh, India, marked a momentous occasion on August 7, 2023, as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee with great pomp and grandeur. The hig…
Read more →Tibetan Buddhism College Graduation Highlights Chinese authorities Control and Manipulation in Religious Practice
In a recent event covered by China Daily , the so called Tibet College of Buddhism held a graduation ceremony in Lhasa, Tibet on July 27 for its students, monks, and nuns. While th…
Read more →Tibetan Woman exposes Chinese Police brutality in Video Amidst wrongful imprisonment case
Gonpo Kyi, the courageous sister of wrongfully imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, has become a symbol of resistance against police brutality in Tibet. The shocking incide…
Read more →Chinese Buddhist Association in Tibet Promotes Sinicization and Propaganda, Disregards Tibetan Sentiments
The recent 11th council meeting of the China Buddhist Association Tibet Branch has raised concerns over the promotion of propaganda and Sinicization efforts in Tibet. The meeting, …
Read more →CCP Imposes Ideology Tests on Tibetan Monks and Nuns in Tibet
Source: ICT-Germany In a significant move to gain control over Tibetan Buddhism, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has implemented measures to ensure ideological conformity among T…
Read more →Canada’s Subcommittee Report Highlights Residential Boarding School System in Tibet
The Subcommittee on International Human Rights, a part of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, House of Commons, Canada, has released a signific…
Read more →Freedom for Tibet is Justice for Tibet: An interview with Sri. Soumyadeep Datta
Many Indian leaders apart from the Indian people have supported the cause of Tibetan freedom movement, against the unjust Chinese regime of oppression and violence in Tibet. The Ti…
Read more →We must continue our resistance, keep the Tibet issue alive: Tsering Passang on Tibetan Resistance Movement
Excerpts from our conversation with Tsering Passang la, Founder and Chair of Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM), London, England. 1. Could you share the …
Read more →China’s Sinicization programme erasing the country’s fragile cultural diversity
Earlier this year, state-sanctioned Christian bodies in Qingdao city of eastern China established a first-of-its-kind committee to promote “sinicization of Christianity&rdquo…
Read more →Existence of the Tibetan government in exile is a source of hope: Founders of Atlas Movement on their visit to CTA
Andrea Venzon and Colombe Cahen-Salvado, the visionary founders of Atlas, a global political party with a mission to unite people across the world in pursuit of a freer, better, an…
Read more →We will continue to fight for Tibet: TYC President Gonpo Dhondup on TYC`s 53rd Foundation Anniversary
In this exclusive interview feature, we have the honor of sitting down with Mr. Gonpo Dhondup, the President of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), as we observe the organization'…
Read more →An Open Letter to World Leaders
Dear world leaders, As you know, China is celebrating the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1st. While the Chinese Communist Party celebrates with pomp an…
Read more →Shatsa and Readers in Making: On Spreading Kindness and Compassion Through Reading
Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be and so is Shatsa, a nonprofit organization based in Sonamling settlement Ladakh that started with the sole purpose of contributi…
Read more →Never lose hope and support one another: Sakina Batt on her journey so far
Sakina Batt is an experienced news anchor, Interview host, news writer, video producer, editor, scriptwriter and content creator. She leads the video series namely, "In Conver…
Read more →HH the 14th Dalai Lama - A Bodhisattva of Compassion
By Novanita Sharma “May I become at all times, both now and forever, A protector for those without protection, A guide for those who have lost their way, A ship for those wit…
Read more →World Tibet Day is a good example of the solidarity of international community: Sethu Das on Friends of Tibet and his journey
After graduating from the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Sethu Das went to Srinagar for an assignment and accidentally reached Dharamshala, the seat of the Tibetan Govern…
Read more →On National Parks in Tibet
By Gabriel Laffitte For China, the elaborate creation of a national parks “system”, mostly in Tibet, is not an end in itself, but a means to other ends. The formal desi…
Read more →Tibet in plastic bottles
By Michael Buckley Groundwater and springwater sold in plastic bottles is the biggest scam on earth. China is taking it to new heights in Tibet, by exporting Tibet’s groundwa…
Read more →Running for Unity and Transformation: Embracing Love, Peace, and Forgiveness
On 13th May 2023, 150 runners from Darjeeling and Sikkim ran from Darjeeling to Kurseong in West Bengal to show their solidarity with the His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In a remarkab…
Read more →An Anguish, an Everlasting Trauma: The Dalai Lama is a leader of the world
By Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA “Someone who has little knowledge, Will find fault with those who understand. All look with awe on expensive belongings, But who would notice a piece…
Read more →Life and Legacy of 10th Panchen Lama
25th April 2023, marked the 34th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama Gedun Choekyi Nyima, who has remained till now, missing for 28 years, after the Chinese government kidnapped him …
Read more →I’ve learned to embrace my sensitivity as my strength: Tenzin Chodon on Waking up Closer to Tibet and interviewing HH the Dalai Lama
Our next guest in Conversations on Tibet with TRC is Ms. Tenzin Chodon . She is a two times TED speaker, talk show host, United Nations SDG ambassador, media trainer, and global so…
Read more →SANG-SOL or LHA-SANG
By Jigme Yeshe Lama (Assistant Professor, University of Calcutta) This year (2023), the Tibetan New Year or Losar will be celebrated on the 21st of February. As Tibetans follow the…
Read more →Every Tibetan born after 1959 is born as an activist: Chemi Lhamo on her love for the Land of Snow, No Beijing 2022 protests and Tibetan Resilience
A human rights activist and community organiser, Chemi Lhamo is recognized in Canada’s national current affairs and news magazine Maclean’s Top 50 Power List of 2022. L…
Read more →Mass Protest Rally by pan-Europe Tibetans in Rome this March
By Tenzin Kunga, Advocacy Officer, Free Tibet Large contingents of Tibetans living across Europe will gather in Italy’s historic capital city on 10th March to mark the 64th a…
Read more →We need more Tibetan footballers playing at higher level: Tenzin Samdup on 2022 World Cup, his love for the game and his dream project
Tenzin Samdup is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Mumbai Kenkre in the I-League . Born in India, he represents the Tibet national team . How did you first ge…
Read more →On the occasion of Human Rights Day, why should we discuss Tibet?
By Tenzin Samphel An 81-year-old Tibetan named Taphun set himself on fire on March 27, 2022; it was the last known case of a person on a long list of Tibetans who have self-immolat…
Read more →Big Brother is Watching You: Surveillance in Tibet
By Jyotsna Jayaram, Tenzin Tsetan and Tenzin Samphel Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the use of surveillance by China in occupied Tibet. Thanks to reports by Human…
Read more →The Book Xi Jinping doesn’t want you to read: Benedict Rogers on his new book, Tibet issue and how Dalai Lama has influenced him
Benedict Rogers is a human rights activist and writer. He is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch, Senior Analyst for East Asia at the international human rights o…
Read more →The Need to Discuss the Human Rights Situation in Tibet
Tenzin Tsetan and Lakshmi P The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding its fifty-first regular session from 12 September to 7 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. D…
Read more →Tracking and Decoding China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu’s visits to Tibet
Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, during his visit to Ladakh, was accorded a hero’s welcome. Hundreds gathered to welcome him as he reached Ladakh…
Read more →Sovereignty in Settler Colonial Times: Kinship and Education in the Tibetan Exile Community
By Dawa Lokyitsang (This article was originally published on The American Ethnologist and Lhakar Diaries ) When the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, along with his administration and more th…
Read more →The Cries of Self-Immolation by Tibetans Echo Repression and Oppression by Beijing
By Tenzing Dhamdul Research Associate, FNVA Prologue: We humans are capable of great things, when we work together. However not all phenomenon leads to a morally good conclusion in…
Read more →On World Refugee Day, Don't Forget Tibet
By Benedict Rogers (Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch) As we mark World Refugee Day today, there are many parts of the world which require our attention. We think m…
Read more →The 17 point Agreement- A guide to Beijing’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
Introduction When the communist government came to power, they called upon reclaiming all the territories under the former Qing dynasty, ironically the dynasty regime was so despis…
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