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Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future

Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026 Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface,...

Britain Can Engage China – But Not at the Expense of Human Rights

Tsering Passang | 27 January 2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China announced this week that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China from 28 to 31 January, at the invitation of Premier...

India’s Republic Day: A Message of Gratitude and Hope from GATPM

GATPM, London | 26 January 2026 On the proud occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of India. This significant day celebrates India’s steadfast commitment to democracy, constitutional values, and...

GATPM Urges UK to Confront Beijing as Hong Kong Democrats Remain Jailed

GATPM, London | 22 January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) unequivocally condemns today’s decision at the West Kowloon Courts, which once again lays bare the systematic destruction of Hong Kong’s freedoms under the National...

[A GATPM Statement] Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Voices Serious Concern Following UK Government Approval of China’s Controversial...

GATPM | London | 20 January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) expresses its profound disappointment and serious concern at the UK Government’s decision to grant planning consent for the People’s Republic of China’s proposed...

International Law is Universal, Not Selective: Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Responds to CCP People’s Daily “Zhong Sheng” Commenta...

GATPM, London | 8th January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities has taken note of the CCP-funded People’s Daily commentary published on 7th January 2026 under the byline Zhong Sheng, which asserts that “No single country...

Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop China’s Mega-Embassy – Join Us on 17 January

(From Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities, Part of the Bridge the Gap – Stop the Mega-Embassy Campaign) Dear Friends, Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop the Mega-Embassy. We are writing to urgently call on you to join...

Remembering Riga Wangyal (1946–2025): A Life of Compassion, Service, and Quiet Strength

By Tsering Passang Remembering Riga Wangyal On Sunday, 28 December 2025, I joined more than one hundred members of the Tibetan Community in Britain, along with Riga Wangyal’s family, friends, and well-wishers, at the Rigpa Buddhist Meditation Centre in...

A Song That Crosses Borders: Tibetan Music, Memory, and a Century of Connection

Legendary Tibetan singer Tsering Gyurmey recently brought his music to the UK, captivating audiences with songs that carry the heart and memory of Tibet across generations. From the Himalayas to London, his performance celebrated not only artistry but a...

Global Rights Groups Urge US Action Following Jimmy Lai Verdict before Time Runs Out

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Dec. 29, 2025) — The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK Foundation) on Monday released two open letters, signed by more than 50 U.S. and international organizations, urging President Donald Trump and key Congressional leaders to take immediate, concrete action...