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International Campaign for Tibet Brussels Promoting human rights and democratic freedoms for the Tibetan people at the heart of Europe

International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is a non-profit advocacy group working to promote democratic freedoms for Tibetans, ensure their human rights, and protect Tibetan culture and the environment. Founded in 1988, ICT maintains offices in Washington D.C., Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin. ICT’s work focuses on three main areas: reporting on the situation inside Tibet, advocating for Tibet with governments, and reaching out to Chinese individuals, organizations, and media entities.

🇺🇳 ICT once again puts Tibet in the spotlight at the UN Human Rights Council!Together with Tibetan and other human right...
02/10/2026

🇺🇳 ICT once again puts Tibet in the spotlight at the UN Human Rights Council!

Together with Tibetan and other human rights organisations, ICT once again brought Tibet to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva last month - through a number of events, oral statements and engagement with states.

A key moment was a side-event on Tibetan children’s rights, organised by the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights ahead of China’s review by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child next year. Speakers highlighted the impact of China’s residential boarding school system on Tibetan children, as well as the dangerous growing political indoctrination of even the youngest children. ICT’s Kai Müller joined the panel, moderated by our EU Policy Director Vincent Metten.

UN High Commissioner Volker Türk, the EU and several states also raised concerns about the situation in Tibet during the session.

👉 Read more about ICT’s activities at the session:
https://savetibet.eu/news/ict-brings-tibetan-childrens-rights-enforced-disappearances-and-political-prisoners-into-focus-at-un-human-rights-council/

Tibetan identity and culture took to the streets of Brussels last week! From a rainy bicycle rally on car-free Sunday to...
30/09/2026

Tibetan identity and culture took to the streets of Brussels last week!

From a rainy bicycle rally on car-free Sunday to a vibrant gathering showcasing Tibetan clothing, food and scripture, Tibetans and supporters came together to celebrate and promote Tibet’s unique culture and identity.

The events were organised by the The Office of Tibet, Brussels and Tibetans in Belgium as part of "Tibetan National Identity Preservation Week" - an initiative of the Central Tibetan Administration in response to China’s new so-called “Ethnic Unity" law, which further threatens the preservation of Tibet’s distinct language, culture and religion.

ICT was glad to support some of these efforts aimed at highlighting the importance of protecting the beautiful culture of Tibet!

Nine months after his detention, the whereabouts and well-being of Tibetan Buddhist leader Choktrul Dorje Ten remain unk...
24/09/2026

Nine months after his detention, the whereabouts and well-being of Tibetan Buddhist leader Choktrul Dorje Ten remain unknown.

Detained by Chinese authorities in December 2025, the Tibetan lama and educator, who was a firm defender of Tibetan language and cultural preservation, has been held incommunicado ever since. His family members and students have made seven separate formal appeals to Chinese authorities seeking information about his whereabouts and well-being. None have received a response, despite calls from the UN and the European Parliament for his release.

Read more: https://savetibet.eu/news/nine-months-after-his-detention-prominent-tibetan-buddhist-leader-choktrul-dorje-tens-whereabouts-well-being-remain-unknown/

🇧🇪 ✨ 🚲 Brussels folks: CYCLE FOR TIBET on car-free day this Sunday!On 20 September, join Tibetans in the streets of Brus...
16/09/2026

🇧🇪 ✨ 🚲 Brussels folks: CYCLE FOR TIBET on car-free day this Sunday!

On 20 September, join Tibetans in the streets of Brussels for a bicycle rally and help raise awareness about Tibet and the importance of preserving Tibetan identity, culture and heritage. The rally is organised by The Office of Tibet, Brussels as part of the Tibetan Identity Preservation Week.

📅 Date: Sunday 20 September 2026
📍 Starting point: 10h30 in front of Pullman Hotel Midi
👉 Bring your bicycle, your friends, your Tibetan flag, and make your bicycle bell heard for !

🎬 And don't forget: later that day, the Jacques Franck Cultural Center, in partnership with ICT, will screen "Tibet Facing China: The Final Breath?", a powerful documentary exploring Tibet’s turbulent history, its geopolitical importance and the challenges facing Tibetans under Chinese rule. Seats are still available - don't miss out on this opportunity to... https://lejacquesfranck.be/event/le-tibet-face-a-chine-dernier-souffle/2026-09-20/

🎬 Tibet Film Screening in Brussels - 20 SeptemberWhat does the future hold for Tibet - and for the Tibetan people - as t...
14/09/2026

🎬 Tibet Film Screening in Brussels - 20 September

What does the future hold for Tibet - and for the Tibetan people - as the question of the Dalai Lama’s succession comes increasingly into focus?

On Sunday, 20 September, the Centre Culturel Jacques Franck in Brussels will screen "Le Tibet face à la Chine, le dernier souffle?" ("Tibet Facing China: The Final Breath?") a powerful documentary exploring Tibet’s troubled history, its enduring geopolitical importance, and the reality facing Tibetans under Chinese rule. As China continues to erode Tibet’s distinct identity, culture and heritage, this film gives space to the voices and stories that are too often silenced.

The screening, which will be in French, is organised in partnership with the International Campaign for Tibet, which will introduce the film.

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, 20 September 2026, 20h
📍 Jacques Franck Cultural Center, Chaussée de Waterloo 94, 1060 St-Gilles
🎟️ Tickets: https://lejacquesfranck.be/event/le-tibet-face-a-chine-dernier-souffle/2026-09-20/

"The control of information does not protect communities: it makes them more vulnerable.”In an opinion piece published t...
03/09/2026

"The control of information does not protect communities: it makes them more vulnerable.”

In an opinion piece published this week by Belgian media La Libre Belgique, ICT’s EU Policy Director Vincent Metten highlights how China’s tight control over access and information is making it difficult to establish the true scale of the devastating floods in Kyirong, Tibet.

While the disaster can be documented across the border in Nepal, independent information from the Tibetan side remains extremely limited, with reports of social media posts being removed and people questioned for sharing information about the scale of the disaster - leaving affected communities more vulnerable and making it harder for rescue efforts to reach those in need.

Read the full op-ed (in French) 👉 https://www.lalibre.be/debats/opinions/2026/09/02/inondations-au-tibet-que-cherche-a-cacher-pekin-6CBCERHPGVHJJASZOIJPZR33HM/

Cartoon credit: ©Vincent Dubois

“We have been following reports of the devastating mudslides and flooding in Kyirong (Chinese: Gyirong) County, Tibet an...
27/08/2026

“We have been following reports of the devastating mudslides and flooding in Kyirong (Chinese: Gyirong) County, Tibet and Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected on both sides of the border - families who have lost loved ones, the many who remain missing or injured, and the communities confronting this unfolding disaster.

We hope for the swift and safe rescue of all those still trapped or unaccounted for, and we commend the brave responders and local communities undertaking search and rescue efforts in extremely difficult circumstances. While Nepal is providing timely information and avenues for international humanitarian assistance, we hope that, in Tibet, disaster relief efforts will be accompanied by timely and transparent information and unhindered access for humanitarian support.”

- International Campaign for Tibet

TIBET FILM DAYS ARE BACK THIS SEPTEMBER! 🎬✨Our colleagues in Amsterdam are kicking off the 2026 edition on 13 September ...
19/08/2026

TIBET FILM DAYS ARE BACK THIS SEPTEMBER! 🎬✨

Our colleagues in Amsterdam are kicking off the 2026 edition on 13 September in Amsterdam in cooperation with the Buddhist Film Festival Europe, with the Dutch premiere of My Religion Is Kindness – The Dalai Lama in the Netherlands.

The documentary explores more than 50 years of the Dalai Lama’s visits to the Netherlands and the enduring impact of his message of compassion, non-violence and universal responsibility.

After the screening, filmmaker Babeth Mondini VanLoo and other experts will join a panel discussion on the enduring relevance of his message. The film will then be screened in various cities across the Netherlands until 11 October.

🎟️ Tickets & programme: https://savetibet.eu/agenda/

We hope to see you at one of the screenings! 🎬

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🕯️ Remembering Lobga Rangzen in Brussels On 19 August, RTYC Belgium Tibet will hold a commemoration at Place de l’Albert...
17/08/2026

🕯️ Remembering Lobga Rangzen in Brussels

On 19 August, RTYC Belgium Tibet will hold a commemoration at Place de l’Albertine in Brussels, marking the passing of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who died after self-immolating outside the UN Headquarters in New York on 2 July.

The 49th day after the death is a significant moment of remembrance in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and ICT will be present in solidarity, and we encourage everyone who stands with the Tibetan people to join this moment of remembrance!

📅 Wednesday 19 August 2026
⏰ 16h-18h
📍 Place de l’Albertine, Brussels

📣 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2026 Tibetan Empowerment Days – 2-5 November, Brussels! 🇪🇺✨Are you a young Tibetan o...
14/07/2026

📣 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2026 Tibetan Empowerment Days – 2-5 November, Brussels! 🇪🇺✨

Are you a young Tibetan or a supporter living in an EU Member State and looking to make a real impact? Join us in Brussels for four days of advocacy, training and exchange, and learn how to make Tibet's voice heard at the heart of the European Union.

During the programme, you will:
🔹 Gain a better understanding of the EU, its institutions and its role on Tibet and human rights
🔹 Strengthen your advocacy and communication skills through practical training
🔹 Meet Members of the European Parliament and other EU policymakers
🔹 Connect with a new generation of Tibet advocates from across Europe

The programme, which is supported by FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights will covers travel, accommodation and local transport for selected participants.
📅 Application deadline: 15 August 2026.

👉 Apply now: https://forms.gle/Rk4y8EtKb7J1rx8H7
👉 More information: https://savetibet.nl/en/agenda/tibetan-empowerment-days-2026/

Together, let's keep Tibet high on the European agenda! ✊

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