"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."
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RUTH BADER GINSBURG

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In this video, hear directly from ICT's Director of Outreach, Tencho Gyatso, about recent developments related to Tibet, as well as a special video introduction from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the G7 leaders at their virtual meeting "Addressing the Climate Crisis with Economic and Environmental Justice for All." Check it out!

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Showing sympathy for the vulnerable people who have already suffered from global warming, the Dalai Lama called on national leaders to unite against climate change during a virtual meeting of the G7 speakers this month. "Now we should pay more attention about global warming," the Tibetan Buddhist leader said in a video message for the annual meeting of speakers and heads of parliaments from around the world.

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In the wake of a new report exposing China’s coercive labor programs in Tibet, more than 60 parliamentarians from 16 countries are demanding urgent action against the Chinese Communist Party.

"We call upon our governments to take immediate action to condemn these atrocities and to prevent further human rights abuses," say the parliamentarians, who are members of The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, which works to reform how democratic countries deal with China.

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A bipartisan group of more than 100 US representatives have written to the State Department to raise concerns about China’s closure of the US consulate in Chengdu and request plans for continued monitoring of human rights in Tibet. "As Members of Congress focused on Tibetan human rights, we are concerned that the Chengdu consulate's closure may constitute yet another impediment to human rights monitoring in the region," the members say in a letter sent Sept. 10, 2020, to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

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Responding to a recent speech by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Joe Biden said China's announcements will only continue to "erode the human rights, religious freedoms, and dignity of the Tibetan people."

In what can be seen as the first public effort to outline his Tibet policy to date, Biden stated, "As President, I'll put values back at the center of American foreign policy. I'll meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, appoint a new Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, and insist that the Chinese government restore access to Tibet for US citizens, including our diplomats and journalists."

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The arrest this week of a New York City police officer accused of spying for China exposed how the Chinese government not only harasses Tibetans abroad but also use visas to visit their homeland as leverage to control them. Officer Baimadajie Angwang is accused of reporting to a Chinese government handler in the PRC consulate in New York as he surveilled the Tibetan community in the area and attempted to cultivate additional spies within it.

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A new podcast from the International Campaign for Tibet is presenting in-depth discussions with US officials, Tibetan leaders, psychologists, professors, activists, artists and others engaged with and inspired by the Tibetan cause.

Interested? Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Learn more at savetibet.org/pod/

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In recent decades, the Chinese government's policy of establishing large commercial slaughterhouses in Tibet has faced increasing resistance by Tibetan herders and Buddhist leaders. The anti-slaughter movement activists face repression, intimidation and imprisonment for their opposition to the growth of slaughterhouses in their home area.

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"Never underestimate the power of a person to move mountains," former congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said to Tibetan Americans and Tibet supporters at a special advocacy webinar organized by the International Campaign for Tibet.

Ros-Lehtinen was one of several political leaders, government officials and activists to take part in the event, which provided training, advice and resources to more than 40 people representing nearly 20 Tibetan associations across the United States.

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Grants applications are invited from Tibetans for the Rowell Fund for Tibet's 2020 grant cycle for projects that focus on the Environment/Conservation, Photography, Humanitarian Projects, Journalism/Literature, and Women's projects. Application are due by October 16. To learn more and apply, please visit savetibet.org/rowell-fund-tibet/.

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On September 2, 2020 we celebrated the 60th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, marking the day in 1960 when the first Tibetan parliament in exile was established. During these six decades, much water has flowed not only down Bhagsunag, the small stream in Dharamsala, India, the headquarters of the Central Tibetan Administration, but also in rivers in more than 30 countries where Tibetans reside today.

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

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ADRIAN ZENZ
Author of a landmark new report on coerced labor in Tibet

Thursday, October 1, 2020
Time TBA

In this special episode of Tibet Talks, Zenz will talk to ICT about his new report, “Xinjiang’s System of Militarized Vocational Training Comes to Tibet,” and describe how the Chinese government is trying to eliminate Tibet’s unique and ancient culture.

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DR. STEPHAN RECHTSCHAFFEN
Author, Holistic Physician and Co-Founder of the Omega Institute

Thursday, October 8, 2020
1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT

Rechtschaffen is a dedicated practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, nationally recognized holistic doctor and original founder of the Omega Institute and of Blue Spirit in Costa Rica. He’s also been a member of ICT for more than two decades, and in this conversation, he will share why he wishes other people knew more about Tibet and explain why "Taking care of Tibet is taking care of the whole body of humanity."

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SHARON SALZBERG
Author and Teacher of Buddhist Meditation

Thursday, October 22, 2020
1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT

Sharon offers a variety of teachings around the globe and is the author of 11 books, including "Lovingkindness," a New York Times bestseller. A longtime ICT member and friend of Tibet, Sharon taught a regular monthly meditation class at ICT’s office in Washington, DC for many years. In this conversation, she'll discuss her latest book, "Real Change," on how to embody fundamental principles of mindfulness practice toward creating social change and a better world for all.

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Recordings of past Tibet Talks are available at savetibet.org/live and a podcast version of Tibet Talks is available on iTunes and Spotify. Learn more at savetibet.org/pod.

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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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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.

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