Semshook
This column begins on a sad note─ the demise of Kehnpo Jigme Phuntsok. Like many of us in exile, life in Tibet is second hand information to me or even third or fourth.
U.S. readies to target China’s rights record
The United States is likely to call for international criticism of China’s human rights record at the upcoming meeting of the United Nations’ top human rights body, a senior U.S. official said.
Peace Ride for Tibet’s Independence
The International Tibet Independence Movement (ITIM) is very excited to announce that we will be coordinating a “Peace Ride for Tibet’s Independence” from The PRC Embassy in Washington, DC to The PRC Embassy in Toronto, Canada.
ICT Joins More than 300 NGOs to Urge World Bank Reform of Policies on Oil, Coal and Mining
As evidence of a mounting campaign to reform the World Bank’s support of the oil and mining industries, over 300 organizations from 72 countries called on Bank President James Wolfensohn to accept and adopt the recommendations of a review that he commissioned.
Upcoming Dalai Lama visit a huge hit
Organizers of two Vancouver speaking engagements by the Dalai Lama this April have moved the appearances to larger venues because of overwhelming public response.
Tashi Lhunpo Monks Face Protesters
This story was written by the driver for the Tashi Lhunpo Monks tour. A group of Tibetan Buddhist monks traveling the United States from Tashilhunpo Monastery in southern India were met with a severe wave of religious intolerance recently in Grand Rapids, Michigan.