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Geneva, 29 September 2025: The United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, has raised serious concerns over recent changes in the nomenclature of Tibetan exhibits at two major Parisian museums. Reports indicate that the Musée du Quai Branly and the Musée Guimet have replaced the term “Tibet” with “Xizang Autonomous Region” and “Himalayan World,” respectively, sparking accusations of historical distortion and cultural erasure.
In a communication dated 31 July 2025, Special Rapporteur Xanthaki addressed the Government of China, seeking clarification regarding the circumstances surrounding these nomenclature changes. The letter questions whether the alterations were influenc...
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