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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 →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 →No One is Safe under Authoritarian China: A New Report Finds
On April 15, 2024, Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), a coalition of Chinese and international human rights non-governmental organizations, released its annual report, If I Dis…
Read more →Chisem Foundation: Drivers for Mental Health (Interview)
We, Tibetans must walk along with the evolution of new ideology and thinking. One must not stick to what has been there but rather what is here, as the people and their emotions ar…
Read more →Tibetan Environmentalist Honored on BBC`s 100 Women List for Advocating Tibetan Plateau`s Ecology
Source: VOT Voice of Tibet reported on November 23, 2023, that Palyang, a Tibetan woman, has been recognized on the prestigious BBC "100 Women" list for her remarkable ef…
Read more →Central Tibetan Administration Rejects China`s White Paper on Tibet
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, has vehemently rejected China's latest White Paper on Tibet, titled "CPC Policies on the Governa…
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 →TYC Successfully Concludes Month-Long Tibet Matters March, Making an Impact
The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of their month-long "Tibet Matters March" in Tezpur on May 23, 2023. …
Read more →Tibetans Mourn Loss of Pioneer Film Director Pema Tseden
Internationally acclaimed Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden passed away on May 8th, 2023, at the age of 53. Tseden was widely regarded as one of the most important Tibetan filmmakers o…
Read more →US Senators Introduce Transnational Repression Policy Act to Combat Global Human Rights Abuses
Source: Stockholm Center for Freedom In a move to combat transnational repression and protect human rights around the world, four members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committ…
Read more →Dalai Lama's successor to be finally approved by Chinese govt: Chinese media responds to Sikyong’s statement
Quoting “Xizang experts”, Chinese media reports have claimed that the Chinese central government will “support and guide the work of finding the successor of the …
Read more →China is making incursions along the Indo-Tibet border: Sikyong Penpa Tsering
Central Tibetan Administration’s Sikyong Penpa Tsering, President of the Tibetan Government in Exile, asserted on Tuesday that all incursions along the Indo-Tibetan border ha…
Read more →Tibetan writer missing since beginning of 2021 detained by Chinese police for discussing the Dalai Lama
A prominent Tibetan writer reported missing in Qinghai province's Malho (Chinese: Huangnan) prefecture since the beginning of 2021 has been found to have been abducted by Chine…
Read more →Sikyong Penpa Tsering cautions Chinese protests will have major repercussions for the Communist Party
Source: WION Tibetan President in exile, Penpa Tsering, expressed concern that the ongoing protests in China could "imply serious consequences for communist party leadership. …
Read more →World continues to ask #WhereIsPengShuai?
One year ago, Chinese tennis star publicly said a former high-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party sexually assaulted her. Exactly 365 days from the tennis star’s fi…
Read more →There is no mention in Chinese imperial records that Tibet was ever a part of China: Sonam Frasi
The United States is squeezing China over its crackdown on the Tibetan way of life by denying the community its right to practice its religion, culture and language, observed Sonam…
Read more →Visitors from a Tibetan advocacy group in London pressure the PRC to release the 11th Panchen Lama.
London: The visiting team, led by Zeekgyab Rinpoche, Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, visited the London-based Office of Tibet on Monday as part of their first day of activities in…
Read more →Three Years Since the Yuen Long attack: What happened in Hongkong on July 21, 2019?
Yuen Long: A violent attack on pro-democracy protesters and some passers-by on 21 July, 2019 at a train station in Yuen Long in north-west Hong Kong, was captured by victims and by…
Read more →Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses Tibetans in Samyeling Settlement, Delhi
Delhi: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) paid his maiden official visit to Samyeling Tibetan Settlement in Delhi in the afternoon of 15 July 2022. U…
Read more →Himachal CM to be chief guest at Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan government in exile has said that the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, will be the chief guest a…
Read more →Tsering Yangzom Lama's novel gets featured in 'Poets and Writers' Debut Fiction Roundup 2022
Florida: Tsering Yangzom Lama, author of the novel We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies, published in May 2022 by Bloomsbury was introduced by Tsering Wangmo Dhompa, author of four…
Read more →The Animated History of Tibet to bring Tibetan history to life
The Animated History of Tibet is an eight-part animated documentary series featuring original artwork, maps, motion comic animation, and interviews with leading specialists in Tibe…
Read more →India can still push for Tibet dialogue with China, Former Indian Diplomat says
Washington: China’s conquest of Tibet caused long-term difficulties for India, but the Indian government can still push for dialogue between Chinese and Tibetan leaders on Ti…
Read more →His Holiness Dalai Lama not a ‘separatist,’ Tibet’s exile leader says
Dharamshala: Tibet’s Dalai Lama is not a separatist working to split Tibet from China’s rule, Tibetan exile political leader Sikyong Penpa Tsering told RFA in an exclus…
Read more →NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom to speak at religious freedom summit
An international religious freedom summit in June will feature as a speaker NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been censored for his outspoken criticism of the league’s …
Read more →In a public address in Toronto, Sikyong emphasises communal harmony.
Toronto : During his public lecture in Toronto on Saturday, Penpa Tsering promoted communal harmony. As part of his final phase of his North American tour, he paid a visit to the T…
Read more →Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol awarded honorary doctorate by University of Colorado
Well-known Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Colorado. He is best known for his installation in Dharamshala which consists o…
Read more →Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, discusses urgent issue of Tibet
Dharamshala : Sikyong Penpa Tsering, during his official visit to the US, met with the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the latter’s invitation at her office in Washington DC. R…
Read more →Drakdong Tréling Wangdor, Tibetan novelist and translator passes away in Lhasa
Lhasa: Drakdong Tréling Wangdor (1934-2022), Tibetan novelist and translator of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet into Tibetan passed away in Lhasa yesterday. …
Read more →Sikyong Penpa Tsering to meet US Congressional leaders and State Department officials in April
Tibetan exile leader Penpa Tsering will visit Washington D.C. from April 25 to 29, 2022 at the invitation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sikyong confirmed to RFA in an interview on…
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 need to nurture a generation of informed & passionate advocates for Tibet: A Conversation with Tenzin Passang
In this interview, we explore the journey of Tenzin Passang La, a passionate Tibetan activist who serves as the National Director of Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) in India. She d…
Read more →Exploring Changing Dynamics of Citizenship: An Interview with Dickey Choeden
In the backdrop of shifting dynamics of Indian citizenship, Ms. Dickey Choeden's PhD thesis conducted at The Gandhigram Rural Institute delves into the experiences and perspect…
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 →I want people to appreciate and celebrate our rich culture: Ngoshi Choedon on her love for art and culture
Meet a talented Tibetan Paper Collage Artist and illustrator who has embarked on a creative journey rooted in her rich cultural heritage. Though not formally trained in art, she ha…
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 →Nothing much, but nothing less, about Pema Tsetan
By Tenzin Lhadon “Films are the medium of the new modern culture” -Pema Tsetan. I can vividly recall that it was a poster. It was just a poster that first introduced me…
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 →All we have are our stories: Bhuchung Kata on Aha Moments and role of social media
We caught up with Bhuchung Kata la, whose talk show Aha Moments has captivated audience with his unique interviewing style and engaging conversations. He recently wrapped up an inc…
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 →Book Excerpt: Tibet exerted a huge religious and cultural influence on the Himalayan regions
This excerpt (Pages: 27-30) from Nirupama Rao’s ‘ The Fractured Himalaya: India China Tibet 1949-1962 ’ has been published with permission from Penguin Random Hou…
Read more →Issue of Tibet must be brought to the international level: Yoko Ishii on Free Tibet Fukuoka and Japanese support for Tibet cause
Yoko Ishi was born in Fukuoka, Japan. She is a political activist who has been working as a journalist and artist since 2012. She is the President and her husband Mr. Hidetoshi Ish…
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 →My journey is my greatest achievement: Cinematographer Tenzin Kelsang on his journey and favourite projects
In our next edition of Conversations with TRC, we interviewed the popular cinematographer, DI colorist, and photographer Tenzin Kelsang la, who spoke to us about his favorite proje…
Read more →I Dream Of Performing In Front Of The Potala Palace: Phurbu T Namgyal On Music And Homeland
Losar is almost here! In the run up to Losar 2023, we bring to you an interview with one of the most loved Tibetan singers, Phurbu T Namgyal la. He is one amongst the most known ce…
Read more →Why does China want to block the Dalai Lama’s visit to Sri Lanka?
Chargé d'affaires Hu Wei of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has stated that “the government and people of China including in the Tibet Autonomous Region strongly …
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 →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 →China’s push for ‘Buddhism with Chinese Characteristics’ explained
By Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P The United Nations General Assembly has designated 22nd August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religi…
Read more →Richard Gere and his Message of Universal Responsibility
(By Tenzin Tsetan & Lakshmi P) “None of his parents are Tibetans; yet he agitates all of China” - Richard Gere is my Hero (2010) Tibet’s exiled leader and the…
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…
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