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Dr Gyal Lo, eye-witness of Chinese colonial boarding schools visits Australia
In July 2024, Australia Tibet Council took Dr Gyal Lo, eye-witness of Chinese colonial boarding schools to share his experience and research on Tibet’s Stolen Children
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Australian Parliamentarians Statement on the Dalai Lama’s Birthday
The Co-Chairs of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group have congratulated the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 89th Birthday and affirmed their support for Tibet in the parliament.
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Tibet Appeal: The next step forward for Tibet
Tibet Appeal: Help us take the next step forward for Tibet
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Stolen Generations of Tibet and Australia – Public talk with Dr Gyal Lo in Sydney
July 2024 Stolen Generations of Tibet and Australia – Public talk with Dr Gyal Lo in Sydney: Attend ATC and Amnesty event with Tibetan whistle-blower and expert on Chinese colonial boarding schools
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Li Qiang Not Welcome – Protests Against Chinese Premier | June 2024
16 to 18 June 2024 – Australia Tibet Council and the Tibetan communities of Australia protested that Li Qiang was NOT welcome to Australia. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were told not to “Don’t let China Silence you: Stand up for Tibet!”
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Action: Email AUS Leaders – Stand Up for Tibet
Urgent Action: Email the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Trade Minister to Stand Up for Tibet! – Don’t Be Silenced by China
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Melbourne Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration
Join fellow friends of Tibet in celebrating His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday lunch in Melbourne.
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ATC Board Nominations
Australia Tibet Council is now open to nominations for Board, here is what you need
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Online Auction for Tibet 2024
From beautiful artworks and Tibetan rugs to a Reiki session or a website-building service, have a look and make a bid!
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Join Janet! Riding home from Canberra to Melbourne
Recently retired Senator Janet Rice departed Canberra on her bike on Tuesday 14 May at 11 AM and will arrive in Melbourne on 30 May; a book-end to her Ride to Canberra ten years ago!
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Linked by Lithium: Australia & Tibet
Independent public policy adviser, Gabriel Lafitte’s first article in his blog series ‘Linked by Lithium’ about how rampant Chinese lithium mining spurred by the renewable energy demand is exacerbating oppression in Tibet.
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Brisbane Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration
Join fellow friends of Tibet in celebrating His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday party in Brisbane.
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Result of Mini Raffle for Tibet 2024
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets in our Mini Raffle. The lucky winner of the $1,000 Flight Centre gift voucher is…
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Human Rights Not For Sale – Protests Against Chinese Foreign Minister 2024
On 20 March, 2024 Tibetans and allies did a snap protest urging Aus Government to put Human Rights before trade
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2024 Australian Parliamentary Delegation to Dharamsala
In March, 2024 an Australian delegation of Parliamentarians travelled to Dharamsala.
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Media Release: “Our human rights are not for sale” Communities remind Penny Wong ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to Canberra
Protestors from across Australia will rally at Parliament House during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Canberra on 20 March, as China promises to lift more coercive trade bans on Australian exports.
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Tibetan Uprising Day 2024 rallies in Australia
Tibetan communities and allies rallied across Australia on the 65th Tibetan Uprising Day 2024.
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Mass Arrest of Tibetans protesting a dam on the Drichu River
More than 1,000 Tibetans, including monks, have been arrested after protesting against a dam project that would destroy six monasteries and forcibly displace the residents of two villages.
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Mini Raffle for Tibet 2024
Enter the Mini Raffle for Tibet to support ATC’s campaigns for human rights in Tibet. Win a $1000 Travel Voucher
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Where to on lithium?
Independent public policy adviser, Gabriel Lafitte shares an article about how rampant Chinese lithium mining spurred by renewable energy shift is behind oppression in Tibet.