I van més de 50! (els joves tibetans que s’han immolat calant-se foc)
29 August 2012 Dear Friends, I'm writing to share the sad news that two more Tibetans in Tibet set light to themselves and died in Ngaba Town on Monday; the 50th and 51st Tibetans in Tibet confirmed to have done so. There has been an astounding 48 such acts in the last twelve months. We have only just learned their names - Lobsang Kalsang, 18, a Kirti monk and a young man believed to be his cousin Damchoe, 17, a former monk. In a further tragic twist, it has emerged that Damchoe was the younger brother of nun Tenzin Choedron who self-immolated and died in February (below). How Can you Help? |
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15 August 2012 Dear Friends, This is a crucial moment. Please help us to double support for Stand Up for Tibet. I'm writing to ask that you continue to stand with Tibet. Although we feel heartbroken by the news of each passing self-immolation, the Tibetan people need our support now more than ever. We mustn't lose focus. Now is the time to double our efforts, in raising awareness and pressing for political action, because we're making an impact.
* Tibet Groups around the world have delivered your pledge and worked hard to press governments to publicly express concern. Many of the world's most influential governments have spoken out, including at sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In early September, as the United Nations General Assembly and Human Rights Council prepare to meet, we'll be calling for an International Advocacy Day and will send you more details soon. * Our demand for governments to act together for Tibet is gradually gaining traction. We were delighted to see that US Congressmen Frank Wolf and James McGovern wrote to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week, calling for "stronger, more coordinated, visible international diplomatic steps with regard to the People's Republic of China's policies and practices towards Tibetans." Read the full letter here.
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Support the International Tibet NetworkThe International Tibet Network's small dedicated team receives some Foundation support, but requires the support of our Member Groups and individual Tibet supporters. If you can help us with a donation we can do even more to strengthen the international movement for Tibet. |