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Tibet Lobby Day 2023

Tibet Lobby Day 2023

ATC were back in Canberra for Tibet Lobby Day 2023 this year we were joined by young Tibetans who directly raised Tibet with Australian members of Parliament. This year our focus was to speak out against Cultural Genocide in Tibet and raise the issue of the separation of up to 1 million Tibetan children from their families.

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Stop Forced Labour in Tibet

Stop Forced Labour in Tibet

The Chinese Government is currently being investigated by the UN for forced labour in Tibet. The UN has expressed concern that Tibetans are being forced to leave sustainable and traditional livelihoods, such as wool and dairy production, to work in low-paid, low-skilled work in manufacturing and construction in China.

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28 years since abduction of Panchen Lama

28 years since abduction of Panchen Lama

17 May is a terribly sad day for all Tibetans and Tibet supporters. It is the day that the Chinese communists abducted a six year-old Panchen Lama, Gedun Choekyi Nyima and his family. It has been 28 years since their abduction and they have not been heard from since.

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Mid-Year Appeal 2023: Stop Cultural Genocide in Tibet

Mid-Year Appeal 2023: Stop Cultural Genocide in Tibet

Almost a million Tibetan children are being forced into Chinese colonial boarding schools, where they are separated from their parents, communities, culture and language. Our campaign to put an end to this cultural genocide has gained significant momentum over the past few months.

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Dalai Lama Statement

Dalai Lama Statement

You have no doubt seen this week’s media coverage of the Dalai Lama’s apology for an incident that occurred during a public meeting in India. While it is understandable that this incident has caused some concern amongst the public, ATC believes the Dalai Lama’s apology is complete and his lifetime of public service and record of tireless advocacy for world peace and promotion of compassion speaks to the person he is.

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