"Stay the course, light a star, Change the world where’er you are."
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RICHARD LE GALLIENNE

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In this video, Matteo shares updates on ICT’s recent efforts and shares a video clip of an interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Check it out!

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The Dalai Lama spoke to the BBC’s Justin Rowlatt about how to feel optimistic amid the COVID-19 pandemic:

"When we face some tragic situation, it reveals the deeper human values of compassion. Usually people don't think about these deeper human values, but when they see their human brothers and sisters suffering the response comes automatically."

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A Chinese court rejected the appeal of Tibetan activist Anya Sengdra, who received a seven-year prison sentence in 2019 for his peaceful campaign against corruption by Chinese government officials in Tibet. The appeals of eight other Tibetans were also rejected.

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One of the most beautiful symbols of Tibetan culture and religion is forcibly coming down as part of China’s efforts to destroy the traditions and way of life inside Tibet. According to a June 17 report from Radio Free Asia, Chinese authorities began a campaign this month to remove Tibetan prayer flags in villages and hilltops.

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US officials at an International Campaign for Tibet event on Wednesday assured Tibetan American youth their advocacy is making a difference and helping get bills through Congress. In fact, Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., said he believes the most comprehensive Tibet legislation in many years, the Tibetan Policy and Support Act, will pass Congress and become law before the end of 2020.

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The State Department’s 2019 Report on International Religious Freedom, released June 10, documents the Chinese government’s religious repression, violence and discrimination last year against the people of Tibet, a historically independent country that China has brutally occupied for more than six decades. Meanwhile, a key Senate committee chairman criticized China for interfering in the Dalai Lama’s succession.

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In a new joint report released before the upcoming human rights review of Nepal, ICT calls on the Nepali government to respect and fulfill the rights of Tibetans in Nepal, who have become more vulnerable as a result of China’s mounting influence in the Himalayan country.

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The Dalai Lama recently appeared on ABC’s “Nightline” to share his wisdom on getting through the coronavirus pandemic:

“Like our own [Tibetan] cause, we never thought to give up,” the Dalai Lama said in the interview. “We try, try … One fail. Again effort. Fail. Again effort. That’s the proper way.”

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During the last few months, we at the International Campaign for Tibet have been continuing our work in support of the people of Tibet and to oppose the systematic discrimination they suffer at the hands of the Chinese government.

A few days ago, like everyone living in America, I saw the images of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and I shared my thoughts about that tragedy on my personal Facebook page. Today, I want to share those thoughts with all of you who support ICT.

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Tibet Talks are streamed through Facebook Live and on our website at savetibet.org/live

Recordings of past Tibet Talks, including the June 18 conversation with award-winning author Eliot Pattison, are available at www.savetibet.org/live!

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The latest edition of ICT’s annual wall calendar, The Dalai Lama: Glimpses into a Life of Wisdom, features 12 photographs of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai, who has closely followed His Holiness' life. Today His Holiness, who has retired from his Tibetan political leadership, devotes himself to promoting human values and religious harmony everywhere while continuing to draw attention to the rich Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage, which he feels has much to contribute to the development of world civilization. This calendar is a tribute to the Dalai Lama by the International Campaign for Tibet.

Add a little inspiration and positivity to your home office during this challenging time. We have fewer than 100 copies left, so order yours today!

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Though we know it is the dedication, compassion and heart-connection to Tibet that motivates our community to donate to ICT’s work, we wanted to share this provision from the CARES Act that incentivizes charitable giving during this challenging time.

Section 2204 of the CARES Act provides for a special incentive for charitable contributions: a universal tax deduction of up to $300 is provided for charitable contributions on 2020 tax returns when the standard deduction is taken. This provision reinstates the opportunity for gifts of all sizes to qualify as tax deductible. While this above-the-line deduction doesn’t apply to donors who itemize their deductions, an additional tax incentive that increases the cap on charitable contributions from 60% of your AGI to 100% will benefit itemizers, too.

Please consult your tax advisor regarding these new 2020 tax deduction opportunities.

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In these trying times when many of us are doing more of our shopping online, you can provide a little extra support for ICT through the AmazonSmile Program. Through this FREE program, Amazon will make a donation for the value of .5% of your qualifying Amazon purchases to ICT! All you have to do is designate ICT as your charity of choice and be sure to use smile.amazon.com every time you shop with Amazon.

These small donations add up to significant funds for ICT- funds that are especially needed and appreciated during this challenging time!
 

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