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2009

• October 01, 2009 60 years of Tyranny; Exile NGOs call for democracy in the repressive Chinese Communist regime 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.
• September 23, 2009 Global Day of Action for Dhondup Wangchen Release; 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. He was charged in June 2009. Dhondup Wangchen was detained in Tibet on 26 March 2008 for filming interviews with ordinary Tibetans about their views on the Olympic Games, the Dalai Lama and Chinese government policies in Tibet. The interviews were made into a documentary film "Leaving Fear Behind', which gives the viewer a rare glimpse into the reality of Tibetans living under Chinese occupation and has now been screened in 30 countries.
• July 31, 2009 Exile Tibetans Demand the Immediate Release of Dhondup Wangchen Tibetans and supporters joined a day long campaign organized by five major Tibetan NGOs for the release of Dhondup Wangchen, a Tibetan filmmaker charged with "inciting separatism," and whose trial could take place any day now in Xining, the capitol of Qinghai province, China. Dhondup Wangchen was detained in March 2008 by Chinese authorities for making the film 'Leaving Fear Behind' which documents Tibetans' views about the Beijing Olympics, the Dalai Lama, and Chinese government's policies in Tibet. His lawyer has been barred from representing him and he is in very poor health after being beaten and tortured in prison.
• July 09, 2009 Exile Tibetans express solidarity with Uyghur uprising Five major Tibetan NGOs express its deep concern over the tragic events that are unfolding in East Turkestan (Ch: Xinjiang). We call on the government of China to release those who have been detained for peaceful protest, restore internet and mobile telephone communication to Urumqi, permit unfettered access to journalists, cease its propaganda campaign that is contributing to the violence, and allow the United Nations to conduct an independent investigation. We also send our message of solidarity to Rebiya Kadeer and to members of the World Uyghur Congress at this tragic time.
• June 01, 2009 Tibetan people express solidarity with and support for the Chinese Democracy Movement 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. According to Amnesty International, 1000 people were killed and thousands more injured in early June pro-democracy protests.
• May 16, 2009 Tibetan Women's Association to mark the 14th year in captivity of the 20 year old 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet 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 25th January, 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.
• May 08, 2009 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.
• April 27, 2009 Job Announcement at Tibetan Women's Association TWA seeks job applicants for the position of 'Sponsorship & Admin Assistant' and 'Program Coordinator'. *Attractive remuneration will be offered for the right candidate.
• April 27, 2009 Death in Lhasa An Appeal Letter authored by five prominent world leaders; Vaclav Havel, a former President of the Czech Republic; Prince Hassan Bin Talal, President of the Arab Thought Forum; Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate; Vartan Gregorian, a former president of Brown University and President of the Carnegie Council and Andre Glucksmann, a French philosopher.
• April 25, 2009 Exile NGOs mark the 20th birthday of Tibet's stolen Child April 25, 2009, Dharamsala; Tibetan People's Uprising Movement (TPUM) observes the 20th birthday of Gedun Choekyi Nyima, the then six year old boy from Nagchu District, Tibet, who on 25th January, 1995, was identified by H.H the Dalai Lama to be the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet.
• April 21, 2009 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.
• April 16, 2009 A New Turn in the Tide; TWA elects its 9th Executive Members The 9th General Body Meeting of Tibetan Women's Association concluded at 1 am, this morning. The 6 day meeting (10-15 April, 2009) held in Dharamsala was attended by 170 women delegates from 32 regional chapters spread across the globe, and concluded with the election of the 9th Executive members.
• April 15, 2009 Tibetans condemn the death sentences passed by China 15 April, Dharamsala: Tibetan NGOs condemn the recent death sentences passed by China. We are gravely concerned about the fate of Lobsang Gyaltsen and Loyak who were given death sentences, Tenzin Phuntsok and Kangtsuk who were given suspended death sentences with two-year reprieves, and Dawa Sangpo who was given a life sentence.
• March 12, 2009 Statement of the Tibetan Women's Association on March 12, 2009 Today, March the 12th, 2009 is a historically significant date for Tibetan women across the globe as they stand in observance of the 50th founding anniversary of the National Tibetan Women's Uprising Day in Lhasa, Tibet. In chronicling 50 years of struggle, from the 1st National Women's Uprising Day to the 50th, the story of Tibetan women elucidates the consistent efforts, perseverance, and selfless dedication that characterize the integral role Tibetan women have played in the Tibetan freedom struggle.
• March 12, 2009 Exclusive Invitation: To commemorate fifty years of unrelenting peaceful resistance against the illegal occupation of Tibet, beginning on March 12, TWA will mark 2009 as the 'International Year of Tibetan Women.'s On the commemoration of the historic day, TWA will organize a formal function followed by a photo exhibition, multiple book releases, a documentary screening, art work campaigns, peace march and a candle light vigil.
• February 28, 2009 TWA presents the insights of a Chinese Writer on Exile Tibetans Dharamshala, India: In September 25, 2008, the Press Department of the State Council released the 'White Paper on Protection of Tibetan Culture' and five months thereafter Tibetan Women's Association deems it an honor to present Zhu Rui's book, which is a 'Response to the White Paper.' This book is a result of much ground-working research and sets the benchmark to the Chinese people's penitence to the Tibetan Nation, which is hitherto unheralded.
• January 27, 2009 Tibetans Cancel New Year Celebrations to Mark 'Black Year' Dharamshala, India: Tibetan exile groups announced today they will cancel Tibetan New Year celebrations to mourn the deaths of over two hundred Tibetans killed by Chinese forces following the uprising in Tibet last year, and to protest China's ongoing crackdown. According to the Tibetan lunar calendar, February 25th will mark the first day of 2136, the year of the Earth Ox. Instead of the usual celebrations marked by singing, dancing and other festivities, silence will be observed and butter lamps will be lit in the temples and homes to pray for the deceased.

2008

• December 26, 2008 – Tibetan Women's Leadership Program, December 2008
• November 25, 2008 – Tibetan Women's Association marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
• November 8, 2008 – TWA president attends the 20th anniversary of Swiss Tibetan Women's Association
• November 6, 2008 – TWA president attends the 41st session of the UN Committee against Torture
• October 17, 2008 – An earnest appeal from Tibetan Women's Association to Navanethem Pillay
• September 12, 2008 – TWA gears up for the 9th Central Executive Working Committee
• September 10, 2008 – Tibetan Women's Association lobbies for Kashag's proposed policy on strengthening Women's Power in the Society
• September 8, 2008 – Tibetan Women's Association calls for constructive talks on Tibet
• July 22, 2008 – Statement of the Tibetan People's Uprising Movement
• June 24, 2008 – TWA makes an earnest and an urgent appeal letter to the Prime Minister of Nepal
• May 17, 2008 – TWA marks the 13th year in captivity of the 19 year old 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet
• May 02, 2008 – Tibetan Women's Association seeks the release of the 30 Tibetans sentenced to imprisonment
• April 25, 2008 – TWA marks the 19th Birthday of Tibet's Panchen Lama
• March 18, 2008 – An earnest and an urgent appeal to the Human Community
• March 15, 2008 – Urgent Statement from TWA
• March 12, 2008 – Statement from TWA on March 12 2008
• Jan 04, 2008 – The Tibetan People's Uprising Movement

2007

• December 25, 2007 – The Invisible Visible
• December 10, 2007 – 59th International Human Rights Day
• November 25, 2007 – Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
• September 24, 2007 – Four Teenagers Still Held in Tibet
• August 31, 2007 – O'dho and Apha Bhomo Released
• August 31, 2007 – TPM Condemn China's Order No. 5
• August 27, 2007 – Release O'dho and Apha Bhomo
• August 20, 2007 – Detail Developments in Rongye Adak's Case
• August 7, 2007 – Release Rongye Adak
• August 2, 2007 – Clearance Denied for JN Stadium
• July 31, 2007 – India-Tibet Football Match - TPM
• July 23, 2007 – Clarification - TPM
• July 20, 2007 – Get Involved! Tibetan People's Movement
• June 29, 2007 – Bring Tibet to the 2008 Beijing Olympics - TPM
• June 22, 2007 – Road to Everest: What's at Stake?
• May 17, 2007 – 12th Anniversary of Panchen Lama's Disappearance
• April 23, 2007 – "Wisdom of Women's Words" Essay Competition
• March 12, 2007 – Tibetan Women's Uprising Day Statement

2006

• 17 May 2006 – Panchen Lama 11th year of detention
• 5 May 2006 – ITSN Olympics Conference
• 25 April 2006 – Panchen Lama 17th birthday
• 12 March 2006 – Women's Uprising Day Statement

2005

• 12 March 2005 – Women's Uprising Day Statement

2004

• 12 March 2004 – Women's Uprising Day Statement

2003

• 27 June 2003 – TWA Shocked and Anguished by PM Vajpayee's China Declaration
• June 2003 – TWA calls the Prime Minister to talk on Tibet with China
• 12 March 2003 – Women's Uprising Day Statement

2002

• 25 November 2002 – International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women Statement
• 25 April 2002 – Panchen Lama 13th birthday
• 12 March 2002 – Women's Uprising Day Statement

2001

• November 2001 – International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women Statement 2001
• 25 April 2001 – Panchen Lama 12th birthday
• 12 March 2001 – Women's Uprising Day Statement

2000

• November 2000 – International Day for Eliminating Violence against Women Statement 2000