TIBET: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected leader of the Central Tibetan Administration, started his official visit to the United States with several meetings on Capitol Hill, even though the U.S. government is currently shut down. During his trip, Sikyong spoke with members of Congress and important Senate committee staff to promote the Tibetan cause [...]

TIBET: Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi gave a public awareness talk at the community hall in the settlement. He talked about the upcoming 2026 Sikyong and Tibetan Parliament elections. He explained the election rules and regulations, stressing how important it is for people to participate actively and stay informed in a democracy. The Chief [...]

TIBET: The International Republican Institute, along with ICT, the Office of Tibet, and other organizations dedicated to promoting religious freedom in China, organized the event "Faith Under Siege." The event attracted a diverse group of supporters for various causes, including Tibetans, Uighurs, Hong Kong residents, Southern Mongolians, Chinese Christians, and others. "Faith Under Siege brought [...]

TIBET: The Finance Department of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has introduced a new online application portal for the Green Book, marking a significant advancement in digital transformation to enhance service accessibility for Tibetans around the globe. The Green Book, referred to as Chadral Lakdep in Tibetan, signifies the voluntary yearly financial contributions made by [...]

TIBET: The report on human rights practices in Tibet reveals that serious abuses against the Tibetan people are still happening. These abuses include disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrests, and limits on religious freedom. However, this report is concerning because it lacks the detailed information found in previous years. Released on August 12, 2025, the report is [...]

TIBET: The Tibetan Youth Leadership Program is a part of ICT’s Lodi Gyari Tibetan Empowerment Program. This program includes various efforts to support Tibetans in maintaining their traditions, safeguarding their heritage, and advocating for their rights. TYLP aims to provide talented students with the political skills necessary as they grow into the future leaders of [...]

TIBET: Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic, had a special meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He also met with Sikyong Penpa Tsering and other members of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). This visit was significant because it was the first time a foreign leader came to see the Dalai Lama. The [...]

TIBET: Tibetan environmental activist Tsongon Tsering was released from prison on July 8 after spending more than eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Prefecture, Sichuan Province, as reported by the Dharamshala-based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Despite his release, the 29-year-old faces significant restrictions that limit his fundamental freedoms. The [...]

Tibet: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration made his first official visit to Newcastle, marking an important step in his efforts to connect with the Tibetan diaspora and supporters in the UK. He reflected on his earlier visits to various cities in the UK, noting that this was his inaugural trip to Newcastle. [...]

Tibet: Chinese authorities have confirmed the construction of a new hydropower dam on the upper reaches of the Machu River (Yellow River) in eastern Tibet, which will necessitate the relocation of residents from at least twenty villages. Local governments report that the displacement process is already in progress. A directive from the People’s Government of [...]