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Baren Uprising 1990 : Remembering the hundreds of Lives Lost
The Baren Uprising of 1990 remains one of the most significant yet underreported moments in the modern history of East Turkistan. Often overshadowed by global events and restricted…
Read more →UN Experts Sound Alarm Over Widespread Forced Labour of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Other Minorities in China
Geneva - United Nations human rights experts have raised grave concerns over what they describe as a systematic, state-imposed regime of forced labour targeting Uyghurs, Tibetans, …
Read more →US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price
By Tibet Rights Collective Introduction The white dome of Boudhanath rises above the crowded streets of Kathmandu as it has for generations. Crowned by a golden spire and marked wi…
Read more →EU Calls on China to End Interference in Dalai Lama Reincarnation Amid Rising Rights Concerns in Tibet
Marking International Human Rights Day on December 10, the Delegation of the European Union in China issued a clear statement reaffirming the EU commitment to human rights and fund…
Read more →China’s Economic Assimilation of Tibet Greenwashing Displacement and the Battle for Global Climate Narratives
By Tibet Rights Collective Tibet Needs More Friends Especially Environmentalists For decades Tibetans have appealed to the world for solidarity and today a surprising group of pote…
Read more →Tibetans Vanish Without Trial: China’s Incommunicado Detention in Ngaba County Must End
Ngaba County in Sichuan Province (historical Amdo region of Tibet) continues to be a hotspot of repression, where Chinese authorities routinely detain Tibetans incommunicado &mdash…
Read more →Czech Republic stands in solidarity with Tibet martin Bursik highlights ongoing repression
On March 10, 2025, over 870 town halls across the Czech Republic raised the Tibetan flag to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising against Chinese rule. This annu…
Read more →Red Flag Over Tibet: How China is Militarizing Tibetan Schools
In a recent and deeply concerning development, China’s ruling authorities have intensified their campaign to indoctrinate Tibetan youth by extending military-style “nat…
Read more →China’s Forced Boarding Schools: The Systematic Erasure of Tibetan Cultural Identity
China’s ongoing policies in Tibet have long been criticized for undermining the region’s cultural, religious, and linguistic identity. A particularly alarming aspect of…
Read more →China’s Military Deployment and Massive Crackdown at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
China’s latest military deployment at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, Serthar County, Karze, signifies yet another attempt to tighten control over Tibetan religious institut…
Read more →Young Tibetan Courageously Challenges Illegal Mining in Tibet
In a recent move to counter growing global awareness of Tibet’s plight, China has deployed a propaganda delegation to Europe. According to a report by the International Campa…
Read more →China’s Propaganda Machine Intensifies: The Tibet International Communication Center and Its Global Manipulation Efforts
On September 2, 2024, China launched the Tibet International Communication Center in Lhasa, marking another aggressive step in its ongoing efforts to control the global narrative o…
Read more →World Tibet Day 2024
World Tibet Day (WTD), observed annually on July 6th, is a significant event designed to honor Tibetan culture and raise awareness about the Tibetan people’s struggle for fre…
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 →Dharamshala: Deputy Speaker Delivers Insightful Briefing to German Parliament Member on Tibet
Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile recently hosted Anna-Elisabeth von Treuenfels-Frowein, a Member of the Hamburg Parliament in Germany, along…
Read more →China Tightens Religious Regulations for Uyghurs in Xinjiang, Aiming to Sinicize Places of Worship: HRW
The Chinese government's latest move to tighten control over the religious practices of Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region drew criticism from Human Rights Watch . Effective Februa…
Read more →Chinese Open Letter to UNHRC on Tibet Human Rights is Misleading and False
An open letter has been sent by Chinese Civil Society Organizations to the President of the United Nations Human Rights. These organizations assert that “there is a orchestra…
Read more →Debunking China`s Propaganda and Misinformation on Occupied Tibet
The China News Agency (CNA) report on human rights in Tibet and Xinjiang presents a one-sided narrative, riddled with propaganda and misinformation. Relying heavily on testimonials…
Read more →Unprecedented International Condemnation at UN as 20 Nations Challenge China on Tibet Human Rights Violations
In an unprecedented move, 20 United Nations member states confronted China over its human rights violations in Tibet during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Righ…
Read more →China`s Lithium Boom Overshadowed by Environmental Concerns and Human Rights Violations in Tibet
In a recent announcement, China proudly declared a major breakthrough in lithium exploration, unveiling nearly one million tons of lithium resources in Yajiang County, Ganzi Prefec…
Read more →China Allocates $11.3 Billion for occupied Tibet Infrastructure amid Dual-Use Concerns
The Chinese government has announced plans to allocate $11.3 billion for infrastructure development in Tibet this year, according to reports from Xinhua. It has claimed that &ldquo…
Read more →Thermo Fisher Ceases DNA Kit Sales in Tibet Amid Human Rights Concerns
Boston-based biotech giant Thermo Fisher Scientific has made a significant commitment to halt the sale of its DNA testing kits (known as Human Identification or "HID" pro…
Read more →Tibetan Advocacy Group Calls for Global Support Amid UN Human Rights Council Review
The Tibet Network petition highlights the gravity of the situation in Tibet, where China's systematic erosion of Tibet's culture, religion, language, and fundamental way of…
Read more →U.S. Congress Urges Focus on Tibet’s Human Rights at Upcoming UN Review of China
A bipartisan initiative by more than 20 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Rep. Jim McGovern, has called upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to emphasize the e…
Read more →Relocation of Tibetan Villagers in Tibet Raises Concerns Over Cultural Impact and Community Consent
The news report highlighted the resettlement of Tibetan villagers from Jigkyob village in Tibet to a lower altitude settlement, portraying the move as an initiative to provide impr…
Read more →World Uyghur Congress Advocates Urgent Action Against Uyghur Genocide at UN Event
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) marked a pivotal moment on 30 November 2023 at the United Nations (UN) event focused on utilizing the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) to shed light …
Read more →China`s EV Boom Meets Concerns Over Tibet`s Lithium Rush
The news report highlighted the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in rural China, particularly in regions like Guizhou, showcasing the shift from petrol cars to EVs. Improv…
Read more →Violent Clashes in San Francisco Amid APEC Summit Spark Police Inaction Concerns
Source: VOA In the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to San Francisco for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, a series of violent clashes between pr…
Read more →Tibetan Exiles Testify on Chinese Human Rights Violations at Canadian Hearing
At the China Human Rights Forum in Ottawa organized by the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held on November 20, Chemi Lhamo, a member of the "Free Tibet Student Movement…
Read more →Global Parliamentarians and Uyghur Advocates Convene in Tokyo to Address Uyghur Rights and Human Rights Abuses
The "International Uyghur Forum: Global Parliamentarian Convention" took place in Tokyo, Japan, from October 30 to 31, 2023, bringing together parliamentarians, Uyghur ri…
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 →We must continue our resistance, keep the Tibet issue alive: Tsering Passang on Tibetan Resistance Movement
Excerpts from our conversation with Tsering Passang la, Founder and Chair of Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM), London, England. 1. Could you share the …
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 →China`s National Day: Examining Tibet`s Ongoing Struggles Under CCP Control
As China celebrates its National Day, it's crucial to shed light on the persisting issues faced by Tibetans, particularly the Tibetan Autonomous Region, under the rule of the C…
Read more →The Urgent Need for Tibet to Feature on the G20 Summit 2023 Agenda: A Multi-Faceted Concern
The G20 summit is a global forum where leaders of the world's most influential economies come together to address pressing global issues. In 2023, there is an undeniable and ur…
Read more →I will keep speaking out about Tibet: Senator Rice
By Senator Janet Rice Imagine your country being violently invaded. Tens of thousands of people killed as they defended your country. Imagine your invaders telling you that your co…
Read more →Free Tibet, Go Back China
By Novanita Sharma This is in response to the reports of the unauthorized renaming of 11 places situated inside Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh by the Chinese government rece…
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 →Tibet & Losar 2023 : Looking Back and Ahead
The events of 2022 tested Tibet and Tibetans more than any other sovereign nations. China’s continued aggressive policy, coupled with Xi Jinping assertive control over the po…
Read more →Tibetans inside and outside of Tibet continue to be persecuted for their culture and beliefs by Chinese authorities: Senator Janet Rice
To the readers of the Tibet Rights Collective and to all Tibetans across the world, I would like to wish you Losar Tashi Delek! Although Losar is a time of celebration for the Tibe…
Read more →110th Anniversary of the 13th Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Declaration of Independence
Today - February 13, 2023 – marks the 110th anniversary of the historic Declaration of Independence; Tibet’s leader, the 13th Dalai Lama proclaimed in 1913 that his cou…
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 →Of Buddha and the practice of Bodhichitta: Relevance of Dalai Lama’s teachings at Bodh Gaya
“Listen to and study the Buddha’s teachings. Reflect on them over and over again, then meditate on what you’ve understood. Be determined to work for the welfare o…
Read more →Tibetans and Football: An Affair to Remember
By Tenzin Samphel “In order to be a real country, you need a beer, an airline, and a football team.”: Frank Zappa Every Friday, Tenzin Sonam (name changed) rushes to Ch…
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 →The Need to Discuss the Human Rights Situation in Tibet
Tenzin Tsetan and Lakshmi P The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding its fifty-first regular session from 12 September to 7 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. D…
Read more →From Colonial Schools to DNA Collection: Time for a Fact-Finding Mission to Tibet
Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P Two key events that transpired last week have brought the attention of the world, albeit for a short time, on Tibet again. One when Michelle Bachelet, t…
Read more →Looking Back at the Outgoing UN Rights Chief’s Uncertain Tibet Legacy
By Tenzin Samphel and Lakshmi P Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and head of the office is set to step down after her term ends on August 31…
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 →Analysing Japan’s Approach To The Tibetan Question
Note: This article was originally published in The Global Order on March 8, 2022 and is being republished on July 8, 2022 in light of Shinzo Abe’s assassination. On February …
Read more →Statement of TRC on the 83rd birthday of His Holiness the Great Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Today, on this auspicious and joyous occasion of the eighty-seventh birthday of His Holiness the Great Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, Tibet Rights Collective joins millions of his…
Read more →What Chinese Media Coverage of Michelle Bachelet’s China Visit Tells Us
The visit of the United Nations Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet to China was a golden chance to probe the human rights situation in areas like Xinjiang and Tibet and to hold it acco…
Read more →What Does Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s Washington Tour Entail for the Tibetan Movement?
By Lakshmi P Central Tibetan Administration’s Sikyong, Penpa Tsering, is currently on a 5-day tour to the United States which is set to conclude on April 29, 2022. Reports ha…
Read more →China’s Policy of Preemption in Tibet: An Ominous Future?
Xi Jinping’s centennial goal of building a modern and socialist China, based on the ideas of national rejuvenation and national unity, has Tibet as its core driver in more wa…
Read more →The Return & the Rise of Self-Immolations: China’s Failed Policies & Propaganda in Tibet
“Someone who was a poster boy of assimilating with the Chinese system took his life in this overtly political protest. This makes Norbu’s self-immolation even more powe…
Read more →Relocation and Resettlement of Tibetan Nomads
“You are the first to uphold our plateau’s foundation You are the last to uphold our plateau’s foundation Ah…nomads” - “Nomads” (translat…
Read more →The Spirit of the Panchsheel Agreement & the Need for Its Revival
India was among the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as an authorized government. The tone of the relationship between the two sides has vari…
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