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Tibetans Urge UN and Obama to Speak Strongly for Tibet
Delhi Sept 23: Thirteen days and 312 hours later, without any food, the three Tibetan Youth Congress Executive members on hunger strike (2male, 1 female) bodies are weak but their minds are strong and their will to go on with conviction and determination is even greater. On Sept 10, Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) the largest Tibetan NGO in exile working for the freedom and independence of Tibet, initiated this “Indefinite Hunger Strike” for Tibet campaign in Delhi, with demands urging the United Nations for an Immediate Intervention in Tibet.
This campaign is aimed at the United Nations who has a responsibility to stand up and speak up for truth and justice. Resolutions on Tibet have been passed at the UN General Assembly but the communist Chinese government is never held accountable for their actions.
Since the People’s Republic of China’s illegal occupation of Tibet in 1949, the Communist Party has enforced a series of campaigns and policies to systematically stifle Tibetan culture, language, identity, and spiritual traditions and destroy Tibet’s fragile environment. Tibet today faces a life and death struggle.
TYC demands to the UN:
1. United Nations member states to raise the issue of Tibet at its General Assembly and Human Rights Council Session
2. Urge China to address the demands of the Self Immolations in Tibet
3. Urge China to give evidence that the 11th Panchen Lama Gendun Choekyi Nyima is alive
4. Send a fact-finding UN delegation to assess the current critical situation in Tibet
5. Urge China to release all political prisoners
Tibetan Youth Congress also urges the American President Barack Obama to speak strongly on the issue of Tibet with Xi Jinping when they meet in Washington DC. “Leaders of the world have a responsibility to speak up for those oppressed”, stated TYC President Tenzing Jigme. “We ask that the President not only raise the issue of Tibet with Xi but send a strong message that human rights and freedoms of Tibetans must be respected”, added Jigme. North American chapters of Tibetan Youth Congress will submit a memorandum and organize protests during the meeting in DC.
Since 2009, 149 Tibetans have sacrificed their lives self-immolating themselves for their nations freedom inside Tibet and in exile. These brave men and women who set themselves on fire have called for the ‘Return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet’, ‘Independence for Tibet’ and ‘Freedom in Tibet’ etc. However, instead of addressing the demands of these courageous Tibetans, the Chinese government has tightened its control over Tibet and introduced new policies to clamp down on peaceful protestors.
On hearing the news that the delegations of the United States and the European Union who TYC has been lobbying have raised the Tibet issue at the ongoing 30th Human Rights Council session in Geneva, TYC VP Tamdin Hrichoe who is one of the participants of the Indefinite Hunger Strike said, “reports that the US and EU have raised the issue of Tibet at the Human Rights Council session is welcoming and one of our demands, but we will continue until the aims and objectives are met”.
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United Nations: Immediate Intervention Now – Avaaz Petition
His Excellency, Mr. Ban Ki Moon
Secretary-General, United Nations
United Nations Headquarters
New York, NY 10017
Your Excellency,
Tibetans living in and outside Tibet urge the United Nations for an immediate intervention on the situation in Tibet. Since the People’s Republic of China’s illegal occupation of Tibet in 1949, the Communist Party has enforced a series of campaigns and policies to systematically stifle Tibetan culture, language, identity, spiritual traditions and destroy Tibet’s fragile environment. Tibet today faces a life and death struggle. Over 1.2 million Tibetans have lost their lives and Tibetans in Tibet today continue be oppressed and discriminated through various policies designed to marginalize the Tibetan people and wipe out our religion and culture.
On August 28, a 55 year old woman from Nguru Village in Eastern Tibet, Tashi Kyi set herself on fire. She later died that day. This is the seventh self immolation inside Tibet this year. Since 2009, 149 Tibetans have sacrificed their lives self immolation for their nations freedom inside Tibet and in exile. These brave men and women who set themselves on fire have called for the ‘Return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet’, ‘Independence for Tibet’ and ‘Freedom in Tibet’ etc. However, instead of addressing the demands of these courageous Tibetans, the Chinese government has tightened its control over Tibet and vehimently criticises the Tibetan spiritual teacher His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It has also stepped up its propaganda around the world by investing billions of dollars into mass media and other machineries. It is unfortunate that the United Nations and the governments of the world have ignored this crisis and the cries of the Tibetan people – but its not too late to act.
In order to create awareness about the critical situation in Tibet; to support the demands and aspirations of the self-immolators; and to show solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet, the Tibetan Youth Congress has initiated a “Indefinite Hunger Strike”, in India’s capital Delhi from Sept 10. United Nations must act immediately and hold China responsible for their actions in Tibet.
Our demands to the United Nations are as follows:
1. Urge the United Nations to raise the issue of Tibet at its General Assembly and Human Rights Council Session
2. Urge China to address the demands of the Self Immolations in Tibet
3. Urge China to give evidence that the 11th Panchen Lama Gendun Choekyi Nyima is alive
4. Send a fact finding UN delegation to assess the current critical situation in Tibet
5. Urge China to release all political prisoners
United Nations cannot remain silent on the issue of Tibet anymore. Tibet continues to burn. We urge the United Nations for an Immediate Intervention in Tibet. We hope that you will do the right thing.
Sign the Petition
United Nations: Immediate Intervention Now – Avaaz Petition
His Excellency, Mr. Ban Ki Moon
Secretary-General, United Nations
United Nations Headquarters
New York, NY 10017
Your Excellency,
Tibetans living in and outside Tibet urge the United Nations for an immediate intervention on the situation in Tibet. Since the People’s Republic of China’s illegal occupation of Tibet in 1949, the Communist Party has enforced a series of campaigns and policies to systematically stifle Tibetan culture, language, identity, spiritual traditions and destroy Tibet’s fragile environment. Tibet today faces a life and death struggle. Over 1.2 million Tibetans have lost their lives and Tibetans in Tibet today continue be oppressed and discriminated through various policies designed to marginalize the Tibetan people and wipe out our religion and culture.
On August 28, a 55 year old woman from Nguru Village in Eastern Tibet, Tashi Kyi set herself on fire. She later died that day. This is the seventh self immolation inside Tibet this year. Since 2009, 149 Tibetans have sacrificed their lives self immolation for their nations freedom inside Tibet and in exile. These brave men and women who set themselves on fire have called for the ‘Return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet’, ‘Independence for Tibet’ and ‘Freedom in Tibet’ etc. However, instead of addressing the demands of these courageous Tibetans, the Chinese government has tightened its control over Tibet and vehimently criticises the Tibetan spiritual teacher His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It has also stepped up its propaganda around the world by investing billions of dollars into mass media and other machineries. It is unfortunate that the United Nations and the governments of the world have ignored this crisis and the cries of the Tibetan people – but its not too late to act.
In order to create awareness about the critical situation in Tibet; to support the demands and aspirations of the self-immolators; and to show solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet, the Tibetan Youth Congress has initiated a “Indefinite Hunger Strike”, in India’s capital Delhi from Sept 10. United Nations must act immediately and hold China responsible for their actions in Tibet.
Our demands to the United Nations are as follows:
1. Urge the United Nations to raise the issue of Tibet at its General Assembly and Human Rights Council Session
2. Urge China to address the demands of the Self Immolations in Tibet
3. Urge China to give evidence that the 11th Panchen Lama Gendun Choekyi Nyima is alive
4. Send a fact finding UN delegation to assess the current critical situation in Tibet
5. Urge China to release all political prisoners
United Nations cannot remain silent on the issue of Tibet anymore. Tibet continues to burn. We urge the United Nations for an Immediate Intervention in Tibet. We hope that you will do the right thing.
Sign the Petition
TYC Job Announcement
Tibetan Youth Congress announces job vacancy for the positions of Political Desk and Graphics Designer. For more information please call 9882221554.
Acknowledgement from Indian Minister of State for Home Affairs
TYC receives acknowledgement from Indian Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju. TYC has been reaching out to leaders and governments worldwide regarding the unfortunate death of Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche.
Acknowledgement from Indian Minister of State for Home Affairs
TYC receives acknowledgement from Indian Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju. TYC has been reaching out to leaders and governments worldwide regarding the unfortunate death of Tulku Tenzin Delek Rinpoche.
TYC Meets Indian Railway Minister
August 18: TYC Joint Secretary Ngawang Lobsang and Social Service Secretary Yeshi Tenzin met with Indian Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu ji at his office in Delhi today. The current situation inside Tibet and other related issues were discussed at this successful meeting.
TYC President Visits Nepal
Since the 7.8 April 25th Earthquake hit Nepal, TYC has been actively involved in relief efforts in the country. Two TYC centrex members visited Nepal in the early days of the disaster and together with our Rtyc Kathmandu chapter, began relief work. Distribution of Food, Medicine, Tents to remote villages as well as a blood donation drive was organized. Relief efforts by RTYC Ktm and their team of volunteers continued. Last week TYC President Tenzing Jigme visited Nepal to check upon the situation of the Tibetan community and deliver funds received towards TYC Earthquake Relief Fund made by TYC members and chapters worldwide. President observed that despite the difficult times and challenges, the people’s spirit are high and their will to rebuild is strong. During this visit a total donation of NRs. 15, 60,000.00 (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs and Sixty Thousand) was made to various Tibetan Settlements, Schools, Monasteries, Old Age Homes, and families of those that perished or were injured by the earthquake disaster.
We appreciate your support and from the bottom of our hearts thank everyone that contributed towards the relief and rebuilding efforts. A detailed report on donations received and distributed will be posted soon. Thukje Che! Thank you!
TYC President Visits Nepal
Since the 7.8 April 25th Earthquake hit Nepal, TYC has been actively involved in relief efforts in the country. Two TYC centrex members visited Nepal in the early days of the disaster and together with our Rtyc Kathmandu chapter, began relief work. Distribution of Food, Medicine, Tents to remote villages as well as a blood donation drive was organized. Relief efforts by RTYC Ktm and their team of volunteers continued. Last week TYC President Tenzing Jigme visited Nepal to check upon the situation of the Tibetan community and deliver funds received towards TYC Earthquake Relief Fund made by TYC members and chapters worldwide. President observed that despite the difficult times and challenges, the people’s spirit are high and their will to rebuild is strong. During this visit a total donation of NRs. 15, 60,000.00 (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs and Sixty Thousand) was made to various Tibetan Settlements, Schools, Monasteries, Old Age Homes, and families of those that perished or were injured by the earthquake disaster.
We appreciate your support and from the bottom of our hearts thank everyone that contributed towards the relief and rebuilding efforts. A detailed report on donations received and distributed will be posted soon. Thukje Che! Thank you!