GATPM, London | 16 December 2025 The Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), under the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to draw urgent attention to a...

London | 15 December 2025 Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, south India, witnessed a deeply auspicious and historic observance of Ganden Ngamchö yesterday as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presided over the annual ceremony commemorating the parinirvana of Jé...

Tsering Passang / 12 December 2025 On Human Rights Day, the North America Rally for Tibet brought hundreds of supporters to the heart of the international stage – the United Nations Plaza – culminating in a daylong show of...

Riga Wangyal (2 January 1946 – 10 December 2025) Tsering Passang | 12 December 2025 The Tibetan Community in Britain is mourning the loss of Mrs. Riga Wangyal la, a much-loved elder whose steady presence, conviction, and quiet strength...

Inspired by Brainy Monkey’s reporting on Columbia Sportswear’s bold new “flat Earth” challenge, Tsering Passang explores how Tim Boyle’s headline-grabbing dare offers an unexpected opportunity to shine a brighter light on Tibet. What begins as a playful marketing stunt...

In this reflective and deeply personal essay, Dr. Tsewang Ngodup explores the significance of Nobel Peace Prize Day through the lens of Tibet’s ongoing struggle and the universal quest for human dignity. Drawing on historical context, contemporary developments and...

A Book Review Submitted by an Anonymous Contributor to Tsamtruk.com. Two Buddhisms: How Faleiro’s New Book Separates Aggressors from the Oppressed In the collective imagination of the West, Buddhism is frequently reduced to a monolith of serenity – a...

A reflective Tibetan perspective on Louis Nero’s reimagining of Milarepa — a visually beautiful yet culturally unsettling film that blends creativity with controversy. By Tsering Passang Louis Nero’s Milarepa (2025) arrives as an ambitious, visually striking reimagining of one...

By GATPM | 20 November 2025 Hosted by The Buddhist Society in partnership with the Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) An Evening of Insight, Reflection, and Resolve More than 100 participants joined – both in person...

A decade ago, on 4 November 2015, I had the privilege of addressing a packed room at the Palais des Nations in Geneva during Nepal’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations. Organised by the International Campaign for...

Tsering Passang and Clara Cheung 11 November 2025 | First published in Tibetan Review Ahead of a Nov 15 demonstration by critics of Beijing’s policies, actions, and rule in their repressed homelands, Tsering Passang* and Clara Cheung* contend that any final British government...

A Special Lecture by Kasur Lobsang Nyandak, Former Minister of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 Time: 6.30pm – 8pm Venue: The Buddhist Society and Online Join us for an extraordinary evening with Kasur Lobsang Nyandak, a prominent...

The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) is delighted to join this vital coalition once again and calls on every concerned individual, community, and ally to stand in solidarity. Your presence on 15 November 2025 is essential....

15 October 2025 | RSF A coalition of 90 press freedom and human rights NGOs, led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called for the release of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai, founder of the Hong Kong-based publishing house Mighty...

Tsering Passang The Message, a profoundly moving and visually arresting cartoon-story book crafted by Voice of the Disappeared, stands as a powerful testament to the unyielding spirit of Tibetans living under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) oppressive occupation since...

September 30, 2025  The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights  Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Palais des NationsCH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Dear High Commissioner Volker Türk,  As a coalition of 52 civil society...

Tsering Passang LONDON, 25 September 2025 – Tibet rights groups in the UK, including the Tibetan Community in Britain and advocacy organisation Free Tibet, have sharply criticised Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang for what they describe as an act...

1st October is NOT a celebration. It’s a day of resistance. While the Chinese government marks this day with displays of power, for millions, it is a stark reminder of decades of oppression, violence, and fear under the rule...

Tsering Passang On 12 August 2025, I had the great privilege of visiting the Wisconsin State Assembly in Madison, where I was deeply honoured to meet Sen. André Jacque. It was a true pleasure to pay a courtesy visit...

The UK government is preparing to make its final decision this September: Will the Royal Mint Court become the site of a Mega-Embassy for the People’s Republic of China? Date: Saturday, 23rd August 2025Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMMeeting...

By Tsering Passang | NepalAaja India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on 23–24 July 2025, is a landmark achievement....

(Conference: Dundee, Scotland – 18–21 May 2026) The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) is pleased to extend its strong support to the organisers of the upcoming interdisciplinary conference, hosted by the Congress of Nations and States...

Tsering Passang British politician-turned-singer Norman Baker may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of protest songs or live pub gigs — but perhaps it should be. His track “Give War A Chance” is...

6 July 2025 | London | Tsering Passang On Saturday, 5th July 2025, the serene surroundings of the Tibetan Peace Garden in London were transformed into a vibrant hub of spiritual celebration, unity, and cultural pride as nearly 1,000...

A British Tibetan Community Celebration at the Tibetan Peace Garden, London 6 July 2025 | London | Tsering Passang On Saturday, 5th July 2025, the serene surroundings of the Tibetan Peace Garden in London were transformed into a vibrant...

By Tsering Passang* As His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama marks his 90th birthday on 6th July 2025, Tibetans around the world – joined by friends and supporters globally – reflect on the extraordinary moral and spiritual leadership of...

By GATPM | London | 30 June 2025 Gould Family Withdraws 1947 Documents from Bonhams Auction and Donates Them to Tibet Museum Two rare and historically significant letters from 1947, bearing the seals of the 14th Dalai Lama and...

London, 25 June 2025 | GATPM Join the Tibetan Community in UK for a joyful, family-friendly open-air celebration marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the Tibetan Peace Garden in London. This vibrant cultural event...

London, 24 June 2025 | Tsering Passang The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Sikyong Penpa Tsering, concluded a meaningful visit to London with a final engagement at the UK Parliament on Monday, alongside a series of meetings...

London, 23 June 2025 | Tsering Passang On 22nd June, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), met with members of the Tibetan Community UK during his official visit to the country. The...