Dear John,

Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Tibet’s human rights crisis goes on.

In fact, there are reports that the Chinese authorities are using this crisis as a pretext to further restrict Tibetans’ rights.

When you make a special gift today, you’ll help uncover the truth of China’s actions in Tibet. And you’ll keep the pressure on lawmakers to pass the Tibetan Policy and Support Act through the full Congress—before time runs out. To say thanks, we’ll send you a set of Tibetan prayer flags to display proudly as a symbol of appreciation for Tibetan culture.

China’s repression is a matter of life and death. Tibetan monk Tashi Phutsok recently died after spending seven years in one of China’s notorious prisons where torture is common. He’d been falsely accused of violence, when in reality he was peacefully protesting China’s deforestation of Tibet.

This kind of injustice happens regularly and in the shadow of coronavirus’ media attention, it can only get worse. The Tibetan Policy and Support Act—which is gaining more support in the Senate thanks to Tibet supporters like you—strengthens support for Tibetans in key areas, such as sanctioning Chinese officials who violate religious freedom, expanding the mandate of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and requiring China to allow a US consulate in Lhasa if it wants to open a new consulate in the US.

You can help pass this bill and significantly increase US support for Tibet by making a gift today. And when you get your prayer flags, please hang them prominently as a sign of your solidarity.

John, thank you for remembering Tibet at this critical time. Your support is essential to helping ICT continue our work to disclose and publicize the truth about conditions in Tibet.

Sincerely,

Matteo Mecacci
President

P.S. Tibet is already one of the least free countries in the world, second only to war-ravaged Syria. When you make a gift today to get your prayer flags, you give Tibetans hope for a safe and peaceful future.