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Press Releases
2011
April 27, 2011
TWA delegation meets visiting Chinese Governor of Sichuan and appealed for an end to the crackdown in Amdo Ngaba
Tibetan Women's Association's president Dolkar Lhamo Kirti and Vice President Samten Choedon met with Jiang Jufeng, the Governor of Sichuan Province at the Maurya Sheriton Hotel in New Delhi. At around 12 noon on Tuesday, April 26, the two met the Governor and briefed him about the heightened repression on the Tibetans inside Tibet and the deepening crackdown in Kirti Monastery in Amdo Ngaba (Northeastern Tibet) and the ensuing arrests of hundreds of Kirti monks. Phayul.com reported that 'this is perhaps the first time that a visiting Chinese communist leader has ever come face to face with members of a Tibetan exile community on Indian soil, apart from the angry protests and anti China slogans faced by motorcade of Chinese leaders on visit.'
April 26, 2011
Global Petitioning and Lobbying Week' to garner International Arbitration over the Deepening Crackdown in Kirti Monastery
The executive members of Central Tibetan Women's Association and its 57 regional chapters spread accross the globe will meet with Parliamentarians, Government Representatives and Human Rights groups to lobby and garner International Arbitration over the deepening crackdown in Kirti Monastery in Amdo Ngaba in northeastern Tibet. While TWA demands global vigilance and arbitration over the intensified Chinese repression in Amdo Ngaba, TWA earnestly appeal them to: 1) Take legal measures to immediately stop the crackdown on monks of Krit Monastery. 2) Request your Government to intervene and stop the brutal clamdown on the Tibetan people in Amdo Ngaba. 3) Pressure the Chinese Governemnt to allow freedom of press inside Tibet and allow the presence of foreign media in the Ngaba region. 4) Seek effective reparation for denial of right to life, right to religious freedom of the Tibetan people and 5) Staunchly reproach the autocractic Chinese rule in Tibet and to disallow such oppression and travesty of justice to continue in Tibet.
March 12, 2011
TWA COMMEMORATED THE 52ND ANNIVERSARY OF TIBETAN WOMEN'S UPRISING DAY:
An exclusive literary event 'Honoring the Literary Spirit of Tibetan Women inside Tibet' paid tribute to the spirit and courage of Tibetan women inside Tibet
On the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the National Tibetan Women's Uprising Day, the Tibetan Women's Association dedicated this day to honor the indomitable literary spirit of the Tibetan Women inside Tibet. TWA organized an exclusive literary event, "Honoring the Literary Spirit of Tibetan Women inside Tibet". The event held at the Deputy Speaker Hall of Constitution Club of India, featured a book launch and a panel discussion. Following the launch a panel discussion on the topic "Literary Spirit of Women under Oppression" was held. Chaired by Swati Chopra , New Delhi based writer and poet and author of 'Dharamsala Diaries' and 'Women Awakened: Stories of Contemporary Spirituality in India', the key speakers for the panel discussion included: Gyari Dolma, Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Jaya Jaitly, Former president of Samta Party and Social Activist, Nafisa Ali, Social Activist and Actor and Nilanjana S. Roy, Journalist and Literary Critic.
March 12, 2011
Statement issued by Tibetan Women's Association on the 52nd anniversary of the National Tibetan Women's Uprising Day
Today on the occasion the 52nd anniversary of the National Tibetan Women's Uprising Day, the Tibetan Women's Association, on behalf of all the Tibetan people inside and outside Tibet pay homage to the Tibetan martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the cause of Tibet. 52 years ago, on this very day, the Tibetan women from all the three provinces of Tibet, for the first time in history stood united and challenged the brutal Chinese clampdown and engaged in peaceful resistance against the oppression. The Tibetan women have had a steadfast presence in leading the non-violent struggle against the repressive Chinese regime and the devotion and undeterred spirit of these women have inspired 52 years of non-violent resistance and the struggle has now matured into a self-sustaining and intellectually stimulating struggle against injustices and a non violent fight against a tyrannical rule.
January 31, 2011
TWA organizes 'Question Hour' featuring the three candidates for Kalon Tripa
The three candidates for the post of Kalon Tripa: Kasur Tashi Wangdi, Kasur Tenzin Namgyal Tethong and Dr. Lobsang Sangay participated in the 'Question Hour: Exile Tibetans Decide' organized by the Tibetan Women's Association and held at a unique location at Dolmaling nunnery. Conceptualized by the Tibetan Women's Association and supported by phayul.com as its media partner, the event did not follow the usual 'run of the mill' debate format. The state-of-the-art event posed 16 questions to the three forerunners for Kalon Tripa's post. The questions touched myriad issues facing Tibet and the Tibetan people and the deliberations dwelled on the past reflection, present contemplation and future commitments of the three candidates who will contest the March 20 election.
January 7, 2011
TWA releases a book on Tibet's water and a music video on Tibetan nomads
The Women's Environment and Development Desk (WEDD) of Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) is releasing a digital version of a book on Tibet's water and a music video on Tibetan nomads. The book contains information about Tibet's water and related environmental issues linked to climate change and Tibet. It also provides insight on China's dam-building projects across the Tibetan Plateau. The short music video titled 'Achi Drokmo'-(in English- a nomadic woman -4 minutes and 38 seconds) features a nomadic woman singing in solitude and grieving over her lost home and herds.
2010
September 24, 2010
TWA's WEDD emits the new mantra; De-Carbon Your Life; De-Carbon Dharamsala
The Women's Environment and Development Desk (WEDD) of the Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) spearheaded a local initiative to combat the carbon crisis threatening planet earth and its inhabitants. At a 'Mass Cycle Rally', 35 cyclists comprised of a heterogeneous group of men, women and children of different nationalities donned Climate T-shirts and badges carrying the message 'It is time for Climate Justice'. They peddled through the streets and terrain of Mcleod Ganj, Dharamsala.
September 24, 2010
Sealing its Success; 50 glorious years of Democracy in Exile;India's former Election Commissioner Seals the Success of Tibetan Democracy in Exile
At a momentous event organized by the Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) held this evening in Dharamsala, the exile Tibetans along with the Indian and Western supporters celebrated the success of Tibetan Democracy. From a fledgling democracy in September, 1960 to now a successful and thriving democracy, the Tibetan democracy marked 50 glorious years in exile in September this year.
December 1, 2010
Global conservation activists calls for the release of three environmentalist brothers in Tibet. TWA gets Vandana Shiva and Belinda Wright to sign the appeal letter
A global coalition of environmentalists from Asia, Europe and the US have called for the release of three brothers imprisoned in Tibet who were known for their vital conservation efforts. The statement, signed by organizations including the Environmental Investigation Agency based in the UK and activists including Dr. Vandana Shiva and Gordon Roddick, reports that the sentencing of the three Tibetan brothers on trumped-up charges not only has terrible consequences for individuals involved, but also significant implications for emerging civil society in China.
June 24, 2010
Rare Footage Runggye Adak, a Tibetan Nomad's Protest inside Tibet on 3rd Anniversary of his Arrest
Footage of Runggye Adak, a Tibetan nomad now serving an eight-year prison sentence for peacefully denouncing Chinese policies in Tibet and calling for the return of the Dalai Lama, was released today as Tibetans and their supporters intensify the global campaign for his release [1]. The footage obtained by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and translated by the International Tibet Support Network (ITSN) shows an excerpt of Runggye Adak's speech onstage at the popular Lithang Horse Racing Festival on 1 August 2007 in Lithang, Kardze (Chinese: Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in eastern Tibet (Ch: Sichuan) [2]. He was arrested by Chinese police minutes after taking the stage.
June 24, 2010
Tibetan Environmentalist brothers sentenced to 15 years in prison; International environmental organization/ environmentalist to call for their immediate release'. TWA gets Vandana Shiva and Belinda Wright to sign the appeal letter
Karma Samdrup (aged 42), is a prominent Tibetan, a philanthropist and an environmentalist. Karma, along with his brothers Rinchen Samdrup (aged 44) and Chime Namgyal (aged 38) founded the 'Snowlands Three Rivers Environmental Protection Group' that received numerous awards including the 'Earth Prize' from the Friends of Earth, Hongkong, Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Protection Grants, Model Project Grant from the One Foundation founded by Chinese film star Jet Li. All the three brothers are now jailed in the Chinese prisons in Tibet.
June 7, 2010
Tibetan Women's Advanced Leadership Training; Advancing high level women leadership and promoting women representation in the Tibetan community
Statistics say the Central Tibetan Administration is comprised of a 46% female and 54% male workforce, but this does not demonstrate the true situation. There is a shocking discrepancy of a low 3% of women at top level positions, in stark contrast to the 97% of males at high level positions. The same picture also fits in many other frames of Tibetan exile Diaspora. The Tibetan Women's Advanced Leadership Training (June 7 to June 17), an undertaking of the TWA, seeks to not only address this issue, but to tackle it by enabling women's representation in the higher realms of representation and ranks of governance. Additionally, this training sought to accentuate the implementation of the Kashag's eight point policy on women's empowerment launched in October 2008.
May 09, 2010
Remembering Gyalyum Chemo, the Great Mother on International Mother's Day
May 09, 2010; Sunday; It is a mother who strives, seeks and never yields. The origin of Mother's day traces back to 1870's when Social activist Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War intended to observe the day as a call to unite women against war. In 1870, she wrote the Mother's Day Proclamation as a call for peace and disarmament. Therefore Mother's day signifies a day of peace. In 1950s Tibet, the old adage that 'the mother is the precious jewel at home, the father the external fencing' still held true. But in the decades that followed, Tibetan women found a collective voice which saw them increase their influence outside the domestic arena. The rise and rise of Tibetan women is palpable, as well as their establishment as a social and political power to be reckoned with.
April 30, 2010
Tibetan Women's Association educates nuns to be the leaders of their community; Training programme succeeds in helping nuns to fulfill their potential
April 30, 2010; The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) led the second Tibetan Nuns' Leadership Programme in a bid to carry out the wishes of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who has called for nuns to gain confidence - and believe in their ability to make a difference. Held in the south Indian nunnery of Jangchub Choeling, Mungod, Karnataka (south India), the five-day training course, from April 26 to April 30, 2010, was organized by TWA in conjunction with Science Meets Dharma, Switzerland (an institute which aims to provide monks and nuns in Tibetan monasteries in India with access to scientific education).
2009
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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December 26, 2008 –
Tibetan Women's Leadership Program, December 2008
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November 25, 2008 –
Tibetan Women's Association marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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November 8, 2008 –
TWA president attends the 20th anniversary of Swiss Tibetan Women's Association
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November 6, 2008 –
TWA president attends the 41st session of the UN Committee against Torture
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October 17, 2008 –
An earnest appeal from Tibetan Women's Association to Navanethem Pillay
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September 12, 2008 –
TWA gears up for the 9th Central Executive Working Committee
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September 10, 2008 –
Tibetan Women's Association lobbies for Kashag's proposed policy on strengthening Women's Power in the Society
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September 8, 2008 –
Tibetan Women's Association calls for constructive talks on Tibet
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July 22, 2008 –
Statement of the Tibetan People's Uprising Movement
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June 24, 2008 –
TWA makes an earnest and an urgent appeal letter to the Prime Minister of Nepal
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May 17, 2008 –
TWA marks the 13th year in captivity of the 19 year old 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet
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May 02, 2008 –
Tibetan Women's Association seeks the release of the 30 Tibetans sentenced to imprisonment
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April 25, 2008 –
TWA marks the 19th Birthday of Tibet's Panchen Lama
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March 18, 2008 –
An earnest and an urgent appeal to the Human Community
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March 15, 2008 –
Urgent Statement from TWA
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March 12, 2008 –
Statement from TWA on March 12 2008
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Jan 04, 2008 –
The Tibetan People's Uprising Movement
2007
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December 25, 2007 –
The Invisible Visible
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December 10, 2007 –
59th International Human Rights Day
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November 25, 2007 –
Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
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September 24, 2007 –
Four Teenagers Still Held in Tibet
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August 31, 2007 –
O'dho and Apha Bhomo Released
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August 31, 2007 –
TPM Condemn China's Order No. 5
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August 27, 2007 –
Release O'dho and Apha Bhomo
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August 20, 2007 –
Detail Developments in Rongye Adak's Case
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August 7, 2007 –
Release Rongye Adak
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August 2, 2007 –
Clearance Denied for JN Stadium
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July 31, 2007 –
India-Tibet Football Match - TPM
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July 23, 2007 –
Clarification - TPM
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July 20, 2007 –
Get Involved! Tibetan People's Movement
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June 29, 2007 –
Bring Tibet to the 2008 Beijing Olympics - TPM
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June 22, 2007 –
Road to Everest: What's at Stake?
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May 17, 2007 –
12th Anniversary of Panchen Lama's Disappearance
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April 23, 2007 –
"Wisdom of Women's Words" Essay Competition
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March 12, 2007 –
Tibetan Women's Uprising Day Statement
2006
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