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"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."
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INDIRA GANDHI
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| Bhuchung Tsering shares updates on ICT’s Tibet 2020 Campaign and more |
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In this video, hear ICT’s Vice President Bhuchung Tsering report back on ICT’s Tibet 2020 Campaign, as well as the latest updates in the Tibet movement. Check it out!
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| Tibet 2020 campaign concludes as US election approaches |
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In July 2020, the International Campaign for Tibet launched the “Tibet 2020” campaign to raise awareness of China’s oppression in Tibet among the US public and presidential candidates. As the election approaches, ICT has sent thousands of petitions to the candidates, Joe Biden has issued a strong statement on Tibet, and the Trump administration has filled the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.
Read more about the outcomes of the Tibet 2020 campaign here.
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| ICT joins Global Day of Action against human rights violations in China |
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On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on Oct. 1, the International Campaign for Tibet joined in a series of protests to denounce the massive human rights violations in China as part of the “Global Day of Action.” The demonstration was a joint initiative of organizations representing Uyghurs, Tibetans, Southern Mongolians, Hong Kongers and Taiwanese joining hands—either through physical demonstrations or via online action—on China’s National Day to honor the victims of the Chinese Communist Party’s repression and demand that China respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all peoples.
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| United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues appointed |
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Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced earlier this month that Assistant Secretary Robert A. Destro will serve as the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. While ICT welcomes the announcement of a new Special Coordinator, we are concerned that the appointment of the Special Coordinator at a lower level will be regarded by the Chinese government as a message that the Trump administration has downgraded the priority it gives to Tibet. ICT President Matteo Mecacci spoke to the new Special Coordinator on October 27, pictured above.
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| New ICT report details ongoing lack of Tibetan leadership in the Chinese government |
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According to a newly-released analysis by the International Campaign for Tibet, in a Chinese system where the Chinese Communist Party wields all the power, non-Tibetans hold every party position at the provincial level in Tibetan areas. Non-Tibetans also hold the majority of party positions at the prefectural level of administration, with only four of the 17 prefectural-level and two county-level administration positions held by Tibetans.
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| Dalai Lama issues statement on the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons |
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“As an avowed campaigner for the elimination of all nuclear weapons, I welcome the fact that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons has now been ratified by fifty countries and will come into force from January next year. This is indeed historic and augurs well for the future of humanity. It is a step in the right direction to finding more enlightened and civilized arrangements for resolving conflicts.”
Read the rest of the Dalai Lama’s statement here.
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Longtime Tibetan political prisoner Takna Jigme Sangpo dies |
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Takna Jigme Sangpo, who had been Tibet’s longest serving political prisoner, passed away in Switzerland on Oct. 17, 2020. In 2002, the Chinese government released Sangpo on medical parole as a result of international pressure while he was serving his most recent sentence of 28 years on charges of “counterrevolutionary propaganda and incitement.” Sangpo left prison nine years before the end of his sentence. Prior to that, he had received prison sentences in 1964 and 1970.
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| House committee passes resolution supporting Tibetan autonomy |
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The House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved a resolution promoting autonomy for the Tibetan people and offering them support on a number of issues they face under the repressive rule of the Chinese government. With China taking unprecedented steps to wipe out Tibetans’ unique identity, the committee unanimously approved House Resolution 697, at a hearing on Oct. 1, 2020.
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| New report exposes China’s fraudulent “anti-gang” trial of "Sangchu 10" Tibetans |
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Ten Tibetans have received harsh prison sentences in a trial that reveals how China uses “anti-gang” measures to silence Tibetans and deny them fair trials, the International Campaign for Tibet finds in a new report. “The ‘Evil’ Trial of 10 Sangchu Tibetans” report is available to download here.
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Why Takna Jigme Sangpo Matters
By: Bhuchung K. Tsering |
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Although in his seventies when he arrived in the United States, he was mentally very alert. One of the very first things he told us during our first meeting with him was how he noticed that we were all mistaken in calling him "Tanak" (which we were doing then) and that the correct form was "Takna" like it is in "Tiger's nose". Also, following his medical checkup at Georgetown hospital, he took it in his strides when the doctors kept him in an isolated room for a few days after they suspected him of having TB.
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| Catch up with "Tibet Talks" by subscribing to ICT's podcast |
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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, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Learn more at savetibet.org/pod/
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Schedule of upcoming online public talks by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
(Please note that the dates given below are subject to change)
Those interested may watch the live webcast in Tibetan, English, Chinese and other languages on the official websites and Facebook pages of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For more information please see www.dalailama.com/live. |
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Nov. 4–6 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – Nov. 5-7 at 9:00am)
Live Webcast Teaching
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a three-day teaching on Nagarjuna's Commentary on Bodhicitta (jangchup semdrel) at the request of Russian Buddhists.
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Nov. 18 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – Nov. 19 at 9:00am)
Live Webcast Conversation
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will engage in a dialogue with Prof. Ian Hickie, Brain & Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney as part of the Happiness & Its Causes 2020 Conference held in Australia.
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Nov. 25 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – Nov. 25 at 9:00am)
Live Webcast Talk
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a talk on Buddhism, Science and Compassion organized by the Einstein Forum based in Potsdam, Germany. This will also include a question and answer session.
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Dec. 2–4 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – Dec. 3-5 at 9:00am)
Live Webcast Talk and Teaching
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a talk on Buddhism and Science for Mongolian youth on the morning of December 2. On December 3 and 4 mornings, His Holiness will give a two-day teaching on Praise to the 17 Nalanda Masters (pandit 17 soldep) & Je Tsongkhapa's The Three Principal Aspects of the Path (lamtso namsum) at the request of Mongolians. All sessions will include questions and answers.
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| AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon app! |
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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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