The President and General Secretary of the Tibetan Youth Congress extended congratulations to former TYC Centrex member Kungo Kasur Karma Yeshi la on his appointment as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission.
The President of the Tibetan Youth Congress along with representatives from four Tibetan NGOs, engaged in a productive meeting with a delegation from the Estonian Parliament. The discussion centered on the vital advocacy work undertaken by non-governmental organizations, and expressed sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Estonian government and its citizens for their steadfast support of the Tibetan cause.
We were deeply blessed and honored to receive His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama back to Dharamshala after his successful knee surgery and a long life offering ceremonies organized by the Tibetan communities in the US and Europe.
TYC General Secretary and Joint Secretary joined a three-day strategic planning and advocacy workshop in Delhi, titled ‘Tibet in Global Climate Conversation hosted by the Tibetan Policy Institute.
The Tibetan Youth Congress, in collaboration with seven NGOs in Dharamshala, organized a candlelight peace rally to condemn China’s forced closure of the esteemed Ragya Gangjong Sherig Norbu school in Golog. The rally aimed to stand in solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet and condemn Chinese repression.
The Vice President of the Tibetan Youth Congress, along with representatives from other Tibetan NGOs, met with students and civil society representatives from Gangtok in Sikkim, at the Tibetan settlement hall, and briefed them on TYC’s campaign activities.
Meeting with Indian College Students Participating in the Gurukul Programme
On 20th June 2024, the TYC General Secretary, Sonam Tsering la, along with other NGO representatives, met with Indian college students participating in the Gurukul Programme of the Delhi-based Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The meeting, held at the TYC office, included a briefing on TYC and the overall Tibetan freedom movement.
The NGO representatives answered a wide range of questions posed by the participants on critical human rights issues in Tibet and the exile freedom movement. At the request of one of the participants, the TYC General Secretary recited two of his poems that portray the challenges faced by Tibetans in exile and their spirit of activism.
The organizing representative thanked TYC for providing the venue and expressed their gratitude to the representatives for their time and resources.
US Delegation Visit in Dharamshala:
On 19th June 2024, the Tibetan Youth Congress General Secretary and Social Service Secretary warmly bid farewell to the U.S. Congress bipartisan delegation, led by Representative Michael McCaul, in Dharamshala. As a token of gratitude for their unwavering support of Tibet’s just cause, TYC presented them with Khataks and a TYC memento.
TYC President Gonpo Dhundup formally inducted the newly elected executive members of RTYC Minnesota. He expressed gratitude to the outgoing President, Tenzin Choesang, and the entire team for their contributions. He also congratulated the new President, Tenzin Palsang la, and the team, wishing them a successful tenure.