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Promoting human rights and democratic freedoms for the Tibetan people. Learn more and join our movement: www.savetibet.org linktr.ee/SaveTibetOrg

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ICT remains committed to empowering #Tibetan arts and the #artists behind them, and we look forward to bringing more in-person cultural programming in the year ahead!

27.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last month, ICT had the pleasure of hosting director Tenzing Jigme at our Washington, DC office for a screening of his film 'Himalayan Dreams: Tales of Lhasa Newar Traders', drawing a full house!

27.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the lead up to the 2026 G7 summit, ICT sent a letter to G7 sherpas urging them to reference Tibet in discussions on China’s global role. #savetibet

Read more: savetibet.org/ict-presses-...

23.02.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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TYLP 2026 is open for applications! Apply to join other #Tibetan American college students for a week of on-site education in our nation’s capital! #savetibet

Application period ends April 12th, apply now: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

23.02.2026 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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86 years ago today, a four-year-old Tenzin Gyatso was enthroned as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Today His Holiness continues to speak for peace, non-violence, and human rights. #savetibet

22.02.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The CCP is actively erasing the Tibetan language. On #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, learn about China’s coercive efforts to assimilate Tibet. #savetibet

Read more: savetibet.org/beyond-neith...

21.02.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has always championed peace, human rights and happiness. For the #WorldDayofSocialJustice, reach out to your fellow human beings with compassion. #savetibet

20.02.2026 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ICT Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of Tenzin Kalsang Gonta and Uzra Zeya to the ICT Board! #savetibet

Read more about the new members and their history of #Tibet advocacy: savetibet.org/statement-fr...

20.02.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday ICT joined the newly appointed US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Riley M. Barns and the US State Department in celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year!

Thank you to all who attended, and happy #Losar!

18.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICT congratulates Assistant Secretary Riley M. Barnes in his new role as the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues!

We look forward to working with Special Coordinator Barnes in this year of Tibet advocacy. #SaveTibet

17.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This month over 51,000 #Tibetans in nearly 30 countries exercised their fundamental right to determine their own future through free and fair elections.

With the Sikyong decided, the 45-member Parliament-in-Exile awaits its final round of votes. Read more: savetibet.org/cta-prelimin...

14.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trinley Gyatso’s five-year sentence may have ended, but his freedoms are still being limited by the Chinese government.

Months after his release, the #Tibetan monk still faces intense monitoring and surveillance. #SaveTibet Read more: savetibet.org/tibetan-monk...

13.02.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As thousands came together at the Lincoln Memorial, Shingza Rinpoche of Ragya Mahayana Buddhist Cultural Center and ICT President Tencho Gyatso read a message of solidarity from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Walk for Peace! #nonviolence #peace

13.02.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICT was honored to join the welcoming party for the venerable monks on the #WalkforPeace!

13.02.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tibetan environmental activist Anya Sengdra has been released from prison after serving an extended 7-year sentence.

A community leader and advocate for #Tibet’s fragile ecosystem, Sengdra still faces the oppression of the Chinese government. #savetibet

Read more: savetibet.org/anya-sengdra...

12.02.2026 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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China is rolling out satellite TV β€œupgrades” that push CCP propaganda and promote β€œethnic harmony” within a closed, controlled system. #savetibet

Read our full report: savetibet.org/beijing-tigh...

09.02.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œICT thanks the members of the Appropriation Committees and their staff for their dedication to supporting the Tibetan people,” – ICT President Tencho Gyatso

The bill’s preservation clearly cements bipartisan US support for the Tibetan people. Read more: savetibet.org/us-fy2026-bu...

06.02.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Tibetan people have the right to worship freely. This week, @tibetnet.bsky.social Sikyong Penpa Tsering spoke at the IRF Summit in Washington, DC, highlighting China’s suppression of Tibetan Buddhism.

Grateful to @pelosi.house.gov for her remarks and long-time support.

05.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last week ICT joined Sikyong Penpa Tsering at the National Endowment for Democracy’s launch of β€œTibet Was Never Part of China Since Antiquity.” Written by Professor Hon-Shiang Lau, the book details the true history of #Tibet’s independence and sovereignty.

Read more: savetibet.org/chinese-auth...

03.02.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This past Sunday in Virgina and around the world, thousands of Tibetans exercised their fundamental right to determine their own future through free and fair @CTA elections.

309 polling zones under 87 regional election offices, 1,737 election officers, across 27 countries. #freetibet

03.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The International Campaign for Tibet offers our condolences to the family of T. Kumar, who was with Amnesty International for many years in Washington D.C and was a steadfast supporter of the Tibetan people. Tibet was a visible point on his agenda throughout his tenure.

02.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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After 2 unjust arrests in 2025, most recently in August for his performance of a song commemorating the #DalaiLama’s 90th birthday, #Tibetan singer A-Sang was released from detention.

Read more: savetibet.org/tibetan-sing...

30.01.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œSikyong Penpa Tsering’s presence at Harvard reminded us that #Tibet is not a lost causeβ€”it is a living and thriving democratic project.”

Read Tenzin Yiga’s reflections on Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s dialogue at the JFK Jr. Forum at #Harvard: weblog.savetibet.org/2026/01/revi...

28.01.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHimalayan Dreams” is coming to Washington, DC!

RSVP now to join director Tenzing Jigme at ICT’s DC office for a viewing of his #film and Q+A! RSVP and learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/film-scree...

27.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new statement from a group of UN experts highlights the millions of Tibetans subjected by the state to forced labor & relocation. These policies are deliberately erasing Tibet’s unique culture, amounting to what may be crimes against humanity.

Read more: savetibet.org/un-experts-s...

23.01.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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WATCH as Tibet champion Rep. Michael McCaul speaks out in support of #Tibet and the #DalaiLama while advocating for US-Tibet legislation.

22.01.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WATCH as Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov speaks out in support of #Tibet and the #DalaiLama while advocating for US-Tibet legislation.

22.01.2026 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WATCH as HFAC Chairman Rep. Brian Mast speaks out in support of #Tibet and the #DalaiLama while advocating for US-Tibet legislation.

22.01.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Last week ICT joined Rokpa at Rokpa’s Khapse and Connections event! ICT’s Tsejin had the opportunity to reconnect with former TYLPers and share more about our Tibetan Empowerment Programs!

21.01.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join ICT at our Washington, DC office for a screening of Director Tenzing Jigme’s β€œHimalayan Dreams: Tales of Lhasa Newar Traders” alongside a discussion with Tenzing Jigme himself!

RSVP now: www.eventbrite.com/e/film-scree...

20.01.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0