Media & Events
24 April, 2013
A major construction work being undertaken in the remaining old Tibetan quarters of Lhasa. It will destroy physical symbols of the remaining Tibetan cultural heritage, including buildings that are of universal value and need to be protected.
We must build widescale pressure on the World Heritage Committee in the lead up to their Annual Meeting (16-27 June) to include Lhasa World Heritage Site ensemble on the "List of World Heritage In Danger" and take action with the State Party (China), including demanding an urgent Mission to Lhasa.
TAKE ACTION:
Request Face-to-Face Meetings:
- Ask for a meetings with the relevant Secretary of State or Minister [see above] & UNESCO representatives to discuss the situation and urge them to support your concerns about Lhasa.
- Tibet Groups in France are working to get an appointment with UNESCO staff and also ICOMOS. We will keep you posted as to the outcomes of such meetings.
Grassroots/Supporter Action:
Save Lhasa Petition: This petition has been slightly edited to reflect the accurate situation in Lhasa and to target the World Heritage Committe (cc'd to ICOMOS - see above). Currently there are almost 5,000 signatures and we are in discussion with Change.org about them pushing the petition with their own huge lists. The new link to the petition is http://www.change.org/petitions/kishore-rao-stop-the-destruction-of-lhasa#share
More Information:
The award-winning Tibetan writer Tsering Woeser was recently in Lhasa and has written an extensive report concerning this issue. See http://woeser.middle-way.net/2013/05/blog-post_7.html translated into english at http://highpeakspureearth.com/2013/our-lhasa-is-on-the-verge-of-destruction-please-save-lhasa-by-woeser/
Resistance in Tibet: Self-Immolations and Protest Report (UPDATE)
May 3, 2013
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
Two Young Monks Self-Immolate in Eastern Tibet
24 April, 2013
On 24 April, Lobsang Dawa, 20-years old, and Kunchok Woser 23-years old set themselves on fire to protest China's occupation in Ngaba. They both died at the scene and their bodies are taken into the monastery.
Lobsang and Kunchok set themselves on fire near the hall of Taktsang Lhamo monastery in Ngaba and died at the scene. They were monks at the monastery.
Chinese authorities have ordered their bodies to be created early the next day.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
Panchen Lama's 24th Birthday - April 24
Updated: 22 April 2013
Next week we will be commemorating Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama's, birthday (25 April). This year he will be turning 24 and will have been missing for 18 years (since 17 May 1995).
Visit: www.freepanchenlama.org for:
1. Suggested Actions
2. Resources
3. Sample Press Release
19 April, 2013
Dr Michael Spence, Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Dr John Keane, Director Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (IDHR)
University of Sydney
Dear Dr. Michael Spence and Dr. John Keane
We are writing to express our collective outrage and disappointment at the University of Sydney's decision to withdraw from hosting a talk by Nobel Peace Laureate, the Dalai Lama, on campus.
→ Read the full Letter here: www.tibetnetwork.org
A Tibetan Mother Self-Immolates in Eastern Tibet
16 April, 2013
On 16 April,Chugtso, 20-year old, self-immolated near Jonang monastery in Dzamthang and died at the scene of the protest.
Her body was brought to the nearby Jonang monastery, where monks performed prayers. Afterward, her remains were taken to her home. According to sources, thousands of local Tibetans and monks gathered at the monastery and her home to show solidarity.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
A Tibetan Monk Self-Immolates in Eastern Tibet
28 March, 2013
On 26 March, Kunchok Tenzin, 28-years old monk set himself on fire in Luchu region in eastern Tibet. He passed away at the scene.
Kunchok Tenzin was a monk at Mogri Monastery in Luchu county he and self immolated at the intersection near the monastery. His body was taken to the monastery and cremated that night before Chinese government could take it away. The whole region has been filled with security personnel after the protest. He was the youngest of seven siblings and has been a monk since young age.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
Call for 49th Day Vigils for Drupchen Tsering on 3 April
28 March, 2013
With the sad news of the cremation of self-immolation protester Ven Drupchen Tsering's body, who died in Kathmandu on 13 February, we recommend Tibet Groups hold prayers and vigils next Wednesday, 3 April, to mark the 49th day of Drupchen Tsering's passing.
Recommended Actions:
1. On Wednesday 3 April, please hold public or private prayers and vigils to mark the 49th day since the demise of Drupchen Tsering, either as part of your regular Lhakar event or as a special event.
2. Deliver letters to the embassy of Nepal, expressing your regret and disappointment about what happened and urging the Nepal government to stand up to China's pressure on the Tibetan community in Nepal.
For more information visit: Vigil For Drupchen Tsering
25 March, 2013
On 25 March: Lhamo Kyab, 43-years old, set himself on fire in Sangchu county in eastern Tibet. Lhamo Kyab, a forest keeper doused himself in kerosene and set himself on fire amid woodpile at approximately 10 am. His body burned completely except for his skull. He lived in the small village of Lushow, in Sangchu.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
A Tibetan woman Self-Immolates
24 March, 2013
On 24 March KalKyi, 30-years old, set herself on fire near a monastery in Dzamthang, eastern Tibet. She died from her injuries.
KalKyi, is mother of three sons and one daughter. Kalkyi's body was taken into a local monastery and final rites were performed there.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
16 March, 2013
On 16 March, Lobsang Thokmey, 28-years old monk at the Kirti Monastety set himself on fire in the monastery compound. He passed away in his protest.
His body in flame, he ran towards to main gate and fell before reaching the gate. He was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Chinese security personnel took his body away.
Lobsang self-immolated on the anniversary of 2008 protest in Kirti where many protestors were shot dead by Chinese security forces.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
A Tibetan Woman Self-Immolates
13 March, 2013
On 13 March, Kunchok Wangmo, 31, set herself on fire in Dzoege region of Ngaba, eastern Tibet. She died from her injuries.
Kunchok Wangmo's body was taken away by troops immediately after her self-immolation and cremated before her family had time to carry out traditional Tibetan rituals. Her husband, Dolma Kyab, was detained when he refused to comply with an order by the Chinese authorities who wanted to blame the self-immolation on a family dispute.
For more information visit Radio Free Asia's website: www.rfa.org
Take Action: www.standupfortibet.org
March 10, 2013: Tibetan National Uprsing Day
Updated 5 March, 2013
March 10 resources:
1. Media Materials: Sample Press Advisory, Talking Points, Q&A
2. Placards, Banner & Poster Artwork: English, French & Spanish
3. Sample Letter to Governments & Chinese Embassies
4. Video Slideshow: Over 100 Tibetan Self-immolations; One Message of Freedom
5. Suggested Actions
6. Tibet Lobby Day Recommended Asks
Visit Here: - http://www.tibetnetwork.org/10March2013
Are you organizing rally on the Tibetan National Uprising Day? If so please fill out the form so that your event will be placed on the Globa 10 March Uprising Protest Map.
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by: Spring Digital