On the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China, we stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong and their aspirations for genuine democracy, self-governance and the rule of law.
Democracy and human rights are the foundations of a free and peaceful society, and a common desire of all humankind.
Two decades on, the territory remains denied the universal suffrage that it was promised under the Basic Law.
We express our grave concerns over Beijing’s increasing interference in Hong Kong politics and the rapid erosion of freedom in recent years, including the persecution of pro-democracy activists and the undue influence over elections.
The authoritarian Chinese government’s failure to honour its commitment to the ‘one-country, two-systems’ agreement has today awakened a whole new generation of Hong Kongers striving for a truly democratic society.
The people of Hong Kong, particularly the youth, have shown that the human spirit and the desire for fundamental rights and freedoms cannot be crushed, no matter how ruthless the oppressor may be.
We express our deep respect for all those fighting for their fundamental freedoms, in particular those who continue to suffer from the oppression of the Chinese Communist Party. We admire your indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to nonviolence and share your aspirations to have full control over your affairs and to determine your own future. We will stand with you for as long as it takes for your aspirations to be fulfilled.
As Xi Jinping makes his first trip to Hong Kong since becoming anointed as China’s “core leader”, he must seize the opportunity to show his leadership by listening to the people of Hong Kong and addressing their legitimate grievances. We call on the Chinese authorities to refrain from use of force against these peaceful protesters, and in particular appeal directly to security forces to refuse unconscionable orders from their superiors if they come. We also call for International community to stand with the people of Hong Kong in their struggle for rights and democracy in this critical time.
Statement by Member Groups of the International Tibet Network
| Western Europe
Aide aux Refugies Tibetains Association Dorje Association Drôme Ardèche-Tibet Associazione Italia -Tibet Autodetermination – Tibet 09/31 Briancon05 Urgence Tibet Caisse d’Aide aux Prisonniers Tibetains Casa del Tibet – Spain Comite de Apoyo al Tibet (CAT) Comite de Soutien au Peuple Tibetain (Les Lilas) Corse – Tibet Eco-Tibet France EcoTibet Ireland France Tibet Free Tibet Groupe Non-Violent Louis Lecoin, France Grupo de Apoio ao Tibete, Portugal International Society of Human Rights, Munich Chapter Jamtse Thundel Association La Porte du Tibet, Geneva Les Amis du Tibet – Belgium Les Amis du Tibet Luxembourg Lions Des Neiges Mont Blanc, France Lungta Association Belgium Maison des Himalayas Maison du Tibet – Tibet Info Nos Amis de l’Himalaya Objectif Tibet Passeport Tibetain Phagma Drolma-Arya Tara Reseau International des Femmes pour le Tibet Save Tibet, Austria Society for Threatened Peoples International Students for a Free Tibet France Students for a Free Tibet UK Tashi Delek Bordeaux Tibet 59 / 62 Tibet Initiative Deutschland Tibets Kinder im Exile V. Tibet Liberte Solidarite Tibet Libertes, France Tibet Society, U.K. Tibet Support Group – Ireland Tibet Support Group – Netherlands Tibet Unterstutzung Liechtenstein Tibetan Association of Germany Tibetan Community Austria Tibetan Community in Belgium Tibetan Community in Britain Tibetan Community in France Tibetan Community in Italy Tibetan Community in Ireland Tibetan Community in Netherlands Tibetan Community in Spain Tibetan Community in Switzerland & Liechtenstein Tibetan Women’s Organisation in Switzerland Tibetan Youth Association in Europe Tsowa-Maintenir la Vie, France Tibetan Community of Italy Northern Europe Friends of Tibet in Finland Swedish Tibet Committee Students for a Free Tibet Denmark The Norwegian Tibet Committee Tibet Support Committee Denmark Tibetan Community in Denmark Tibetan Community in Sweden Tibetan Community in Norway Central & Eastern Europe Fair Society o.s. Friends of Tibet Bulgaria Friends of Tibet Society St. Petersburg, Russia International Youth Human Rights Group Save Tibet Foundation Society for Croatia-Tibet Friendship Students for a Free Tibet Poland The Foundation for Civil Society, Russia Tibet cesky (Tibet in Czech) Tibet House Moscow Tibet Support Association – Hungary Tibet Support Group – Krasnodar Region, Russia Tibet Support Group – Romania Tibet Support Group – Sochi Region, Russia Tibetan Community in Poland Tibetan Programme of The Other Space Foundation TSG – Slovenia Union Latvija Tibetai (Latvia for Tibet ) Zida Cels, Latvia Africa and Middle East Action for Tibet – South Africa Israeli Friends of the Tibetan People Tibet Support Group Kenya Tibet Society of South Africa |
North America
Association Cognizance Tibet, North Carolina Bay Area Friends of Tibet Boston Tibet Network Canada Tibet Committee Capital Area Tibetan Association Committee of 100 for Tibet Dhokam Chushi Gangdruk International Tibet Independence Movement Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association Santa Barbara Friends of Tibet Sierra Friends of Tibet Students for a Free Tibet Students for a Free Tibet Canada The Tibetan Alliance of Chicago Tibet Action Tibet Committee of Fairbanks Tibet Justice Center Tibetan Community of Boston Tibetan Association of Ithaca Tibetan Association of Northern California Tibetan Association of Philadelphia Tibetan Association of Santa Fe Tibetan Association of Southern California Tibetan Cultural Association – Quebec TIBETMichigan Tibet Oral History Project Toronto Tibet Youth Congress United Nations for a Free Tibet (UNFFT) U.S. Tibet Committee Western Colorado Friends of Tibet Wisconsin Tibetan Association Central and South America Amigos del Tibet, Chile Amigos del Tibet, El Salvador Asociación Cultural Peruano Tibetana Asociación Cultural Tibetano – Costarricense Casa Tibet Mexico Centro De Cultura Tibetana – Brazil Centro Cultural Colombo Tibetano Grupo Pro-Cultura Tibetana, Chile Le Club Francais – Paraguay Rangzen: Movimento Free Tibete Natal Tibet Mx – Mexico Tibet Group-Panama Tíbet Patria Libre, Uruguay Fundación Pro Tibet – Argentina Friends of Tibet in Costa Rica World League for Freedom and Democracy Asia Anterrashtriya Bharat – Tibbet Sahyog Samiti Bharrat Tibbat Sahyog Manch, India Circle of Friends, Philippines Core Group for Tibetan Cause, India Foundation for Universal Responsibility of HH the Dalai Lama Gannasamannay Himalayan Committee for Action on Tibet India Tibet Friendship Society Japan Association of Monks for Tibet (Super Sangha) Japan Committee of 100 for Tibet Lung-Ta Project Mahatma Gandhi Tibet Freedom Movement National Campaign for Tibetan Support, India National Democratic Party of Tibet Ns3 Rigpa Community Builder’s Foundation Roof of the World Foundation, Indonesia Students for a Free Tibet Japan Students for a Free Tibet India Taiwan Friends of Tibet Tibbat Desh Patrika Tibet Lives, India Tibet Philippines Support Network Tibet Solidarity Forum, Bangladesh Tibet Support Group Kiku, Japan Tibet Support Network Japan Tibetan Student Association, Madras Tibetan Rights and Freedom Committee Tibetan Women’s Association (Central) Tibetan Youth Congress World Tibet Day Foundation Youth Liberation Front of Tibet, Mongolia and Turkestan Australasia Australia Tibet Council Friends of Tibet New Zealand Students for a Free Tibet New Zealand Tibet Action Group of Western Australia Tibet Support Group Adelaide Tibetan Community of Australia (Victoria) Tibetan Women’s Association and Friends Australia Sakya Trinley Ling Australian Tibet House |
