Tibetan Women's Association

The Tibetan People's Uprising Movement
The Tibetan people stand at an important crossroads as two historic moments approach; the Beijing 2008 Olympics in China and the 50th commemoration of the March 1959 uprising against China's occupation of Tibet...

60 years of Tyranny; Exile NGOs call for democracy in the repressive Chinese Communist regime 1st October 2009: Dharamsala;The exile Tibetan NGOs (Tibetan Women's Association, Gu-Chu-Sum Movement of Tibet, National Democratic Party of Tibet and Students for a Free Tibet, India), in deepest solidarity with the people of China, Tibet and East Turkestan stood united in opposition to the tyrannical rule of the Chinese Government. Despite much change and economic progress in China in the last 60 years, the people of China live under the abject deprivation of the basic human rights that, we in the free world are bestowed with.

Global Day of Action for Dhondup Wangchen's Release 23rd September 2009: Dharamsala;Tibetan film-maker Dhondup Wangchen likely to be facing charges of espionage; trial imminent.Tibet campaigners call Global Day of Action for Dhondup Wangchen on 23 September, as Hu Jintao addresses the UN General Assembly. Tibet campaigners have expressed their outrage upon learning details of the probable charges facing Tibetan film-maker Dhondup Wangchen. According to information provided by official sources, Dhondup Wangchen was formally arrested in July 2008 under suspicion of "inciting separatism" and espionage.

TWA inaugurates it's new 'Research' office A week after TWA marked its 25th anniversary, TWA's new wing office located within the TWA Staff quarters at Jogiwara Road (south Mcleodganj) was inaugurated by Mr. Wilson Lee, Asia Program Officer for National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in the presence of TWA's former president Dr. B. Tsering Yeshi. The NGO heads and the western friends of TWA graced the morning's event with their presence and appreciation for TWA's new venture. As an organization, TWA has expanded operations and initiatives in a number of directions, achieving much in both the domestic and international realm. It is of the utmost importance to seize this moment, to allow this organizational evolution to continue, and to provide impetus and direction for this development. Now is the time to step forward with confidence and purpose.

Tibetan Women's Association marks its 25th anniversary in Exile As Tibetan Women's Association turned 25, Tibetan women in exile dedicates this day to rekindling and reiterating their spirit and patriotic fervor by reevaluating their role and reflecting on their presence in the Tibetan freedom struggle. TWA urges women of all ages and groups to assess their past and focus assertively on their future. As mothers of the family, women are the strongest pillar of the country and every Tibetan woman is bestowed with a huge responsibility to nurture the future generations and to instill in them the undying spirit of responsibility and freedom.

Expressing Gratitude; Exile Tibetan Women thank India and it's people On this momentous occasion of the eve of 62nd Independence of India, Tibetan Women across the globe take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to the Country that has given the Tibetan people a reason for existence and a niche pedestal to thrive, strive and to struggle. Representing the aspirations of Tibetan women inside and outside of Tibet, Tibetan Women's Association convey our sincere indebtedness to the government and the people of India who have entrusted us with their own country as a safe haven for peace, security and stability.

Tibetan Women Film Wins Emmy; Frame of MInd Films bags a prestigious award for a film on Tibetan Women news source; Radio Free Asia (RFA) WASHINGTON Tibetan women, once among the leaders of a national uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, are now preserving Tibetan culture as refugees in India and other countries, according to a new documentary by British filmmaker Rosemary Rawcliffe. "Women of Tibet: A Quiet Revolution," produced by Frame of Mind Films, is the second film in a planned trilogy on the lives of Tibetan women. It was awarded the 2009 Emmy in the historical/cultural special feature category in a May 16 ceremony in Northern California.

Tibetan people express solidarity with and support for the Chinese Democracy Movement June 01, 2009: As we approach the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, exile Tibetans stand in solidarity with the Chinese democracy movement and express support for their demand for freedom, human rights and democracy in China. In commemorating twenty years since the watershed event in the history of contemporary China, we condemn the brutal manner with which the heavily armed troops suppressed and killed the unarmed pro-democracy protestors and bystanders.

TWA Marks 14 years in Captivity of the 20 year old 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet May 17, 2009: 14 years of enforced disappearance, incarceration and coerced incommunicado of Tibet's 11th Panchen Lama has borne its heavy brunt on the exile Tibetans and the world at large. With no access to verifiable information about Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the then six year old boy from Nagchu District, Tibet, who on 14th May s 1995, was identified by H.H the Dalai Lama to be the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, the concern about his safety and whereabouts is mounting and the patience of the Tibetans is wearing its thinnest armor.

Tibetan Women mark the 'International Mother's Day' with Unfeigned Fervor On May 10, Tibetan Women across the globe will mark and celebrate 'International Mother's Day'; a day that signifies peace and unity. Fifty years ago, Tibetan Women created history by wearing the political armor and resisting a brute force that ravaged and challenged the history of Tibet. Fifty years thence, wearing a strong valor, Tibetan Women have continued with the struggle and this time the struggle is two-fold; inside and outside of Tibet and dons a mature outlook and a heightened significance.

Tibetan NGOs strongly condemn Chinese court's verdict of sentencing three Tibetan women for the charges relating to arson cases of 14 March 2008. April 21, 2009, Dharamsala: Xinhua, the official mouthpiece of Chinese government, today reported the sentencing of Penkyi (aged 21) of Sakya County to "suspended death penalty", Penkyi (aged 23) from Nyinmo County to life term and Chime Lhamo (aged 20) to 10 years imprisonment for starting fires in two downtown clothing shops on March 14, 2008.