2022
Department of Information and International Relation`s (DIIR) Statement on International Human Rights Day
Dharamshala: The 10th of December every year marks the International Human Rights Day that commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 by the United Nations, a landmark document that declares entitlement of inalienable rights without conditions to everyone.
Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein celebrated commemoration of the 33rd Anniversary of the conferment of Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the14th Dalai Lama
Bülach: 17th December 2022: Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein organized 33rd Nobel Peace Prize celebration in Bülach City Hall. The Programme began by welcoming the Portrait of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the altar
Statement of TPiE on 33rd Anniversary of Conferment of Nobel Peace Prize on His Holinessthe 14th Dalai Lama
Today is a momentous occasion of outstanding significance, for it marks the 33rd anniversary of the conferment of the most renowned prize for peace in this world, the Nobel Peace Prize, on His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama, which took place on the 10th of December in 1989. With the feelings of joy, devotion, and gratification, and with obeisance and admiration, as well as prostrations of gratitude, we offer our
Statement ofKashag on 33rd AnniversaryofConfermentof Nobel Peace Prize on His Holinessthe 14th Dalai Lama
On this special occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize on His Holinessthe Dalai Lama, the Kashag offers its deep reverence and bow in gratitude to His Holinessthe Dalai Lama. The Kashag extends its heartfelt greetings to the Honourable Members of the Indian Parliament, distinguished guests from Ladakh, Union Territory of India, Tibet Support Groups and theTibetan people all over the world.
Tibetans in Switzerland&Liechtenstein march to the UN on International Human Rights Day
Geneva: Saturday,10th December 2022: To commemorate the 74th anniversary of the United Nations`declarations of Human Rights Day, Tibetans in Switzerland & Liechtenstein gathered in Front of the United Nations building in Geneva to highlight the dismal human rights situation in China occupied Tibet.
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Representative Thinlay Chukki Highlights Journey of Tibetans into Exile and Democracy in two-day conference on Tibet in Milan
Milan: 18th November 2022: Representative Thinlay Chukki of the Tibet Bureau in Geneva highlighted the journey of Tibetans into exile and the milestone democratization of the exiled Tibetan community under the visionary leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a two-day conference titled “Forever Tibet” in Milan, Italy
Representative Thinlay Chukki launches Book „Fokus Tibet“ (Compiling Decades of News Summaries of Suppression in Tibet) by Uwe Meya
Switzerland: 8th November 2022: The book titled “Fokus Tibet” in German language authored by Uwe Meya, board member of Swiss Tibetan Friendship Association, was released on 05 November 2022 in Switzerland by the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration Ms. Thinlay Chukki.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama conferred with Sivananda Peace Award for promoting Peace and Non-Violence
Tuesday,1st November 2022:Dharamshala: The Sivananda World Peace Foundation, under the leadership of its President, Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu honoured this year’s Sivananda Peace Award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh on 1 November 2022.
Chinese Liaison Officer Tsultrim Gyatso participates in "China’s Trend After the CCP‘s 20th Congress" held in New York
Thursday, 3rd November 2022:New York: Four U.S-based Chinese federations jointly organised a seminar titled ‘China’s Trend After the CCP’s 20th Congress on 29 October. The Federation for a Democratic China and All-China Women’s Federation led the seminar, which was participated by prominent Chinese activists, researchers and analysts like Wei Jingsheng, Chen Guangcheng, Chen Pokong, Rui-Qing Wang and many others.
Party Congress in China ends - Xi Jinping further expands his power. What does it mean for the world?
China's state and party leader Xi Jinping has further expanded his power at the Communist Party Congress in Beijing.The 69-year-old plans to begin an unusual third term as general secretary on Sunday, defying previously respected age limits.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates New PM of Italy, Giorgia Meloni
23rd October 2022: Dharamshala: Following her recently having become Prime Minister of Italy, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Giorgia Meloni to offer his congratulations.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulates New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak
25th October 2022: Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Rishi Sunak to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Kalon Norzin Dolma Concludes Engagement in Switzerland; joins Sikyong led delegations in Germany
Monday,10th October 2022Geneva: Following the successful maiden visit to Italy, DIIR Kalon Norzin Dolma undertook engagements in Switzerland from 04 October to 7 October 2022.
Europe Tibetan Associations hold Third General Meeting in Milan (Italy), which concluded successfully
Milan: Monday, 3rd October 2022: Europe Tibetan Associations held their third general meeting in Milan, Italy from 01 October to 02 October. The meeting was facilitated by the Tibet Bureau in Geneva in close coordination with the Europe members of Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Offices of Tibet in London
UN Member States Raise Concern over Repression by China in Tibet
Geneva: 29th September 2022: UN Member States raised concern over China’s systematic repression in Tibet in the ongoing 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. States have highlighted “draconian controls” over freedom of expression and other human rights violations by China, including in Tibet.
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51st HRC Session: Tibetans in Switzerland & Liechtenstein Call the Newly Appointed High Commissioner for Human Rights to Defend Rights in Tibet
Geneva:23rdSeptember 2022: Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein held a peaceful demonstration in front of the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights on Friday, 23 September 2022. The protest was held alongside the ongoing 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Swiss Parliamentary Group for Tibet Hears Testimonies on Repression of Tibetans in Tibet and Outside
Bern: 20th September 2022: Today, the Swiss Parliamentary Group for Tibet heard testimonies on culture-based violence and repression in Tibet under the occupation of the Chinese government as well as transnational repression being carried out against Tibetans.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III
Saturday,10th September 2022:His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to His Majesty King Charles III to offer his congratulations on the latter’s accession to the throne.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Condolences for Queen Elizabeth II
Friday, 9th September 2022: On learning the demise of Queen Elizabeth II on 9th September 2022, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to her son, His Majesty Charles III, to express his deep sadness and to offer heartfelt condolences to His Majesty, the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom.
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Tibetans in Switzerland celebrates 62nd Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day
Kollbrunn: Saturday, 3rd September 2022: Tibetan Community of Switzerland& Liechtenstein (TCSL) organized a commemoration ceremony on Saturday, 3rd September 2022 at Kollbrun,Switzerland, on the occasion of 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day.
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The 8th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet was held in Washington, D.C. from June 22 to 23, 2022 with a virtual keynote address delivered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Washington,DC: 22nd June 2022: The two-day 8th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet (WPCT) hosted by the Tibetan Parliament in exile convened its inaugural session on Wednesday, 22 June in Washington,
Celebration of 87th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Switzerland
Bülach: 09thJuly 2022; Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein organized 87th Birthday Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Stadthalle, Bülach.
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The 7th Mahaguru Bumtsok (Annual Prayer Festival) in Switzerland
Samstagern :26th May 2022: 7th Annual Mahaguru Bumtsok, the Prayer festival for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and for the wellbeing of whole sentient beings started on 26th May 2022 at Samstagern. It was held for three days 26th - 28th May 2022.
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14th Annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, Highlights Oppression by China in Tibet and Other Regions
Geneva, Wednesday, 6th April 2022: 14th Geneva Summit was taken place in CICG (The international conference centre Geneva) Political dissidents, representatives of current political prisoners and freedom activists gathered in Geneva, a global hub for diplomacy and human rights, for the 14th edition of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, on 06 April 2022
Appreciation Ceremony Event for Enes Kanter Freedom་and Mr. Tenzin Tsundue in Switzerland
Uster: Sunday, 3rd April2022: Tibetan Community of Switzerland& Liechtenstein organized an Appreciation Ceremony Event for Enes Kanter Freedom and Tenzin Tsundue in Stadthalle,Uster. More than 200 people attended the Ceremony which started at 3pm.
Tibetan Community of Switzerland&Liechtenstein observed 63rd Commemoration of Tibetan National Uprising Day in Bern.
Bern: 10th March, 2022: More than hundreds of Tibetans and supporters attended the demonstration organised by the Tibetan Community of Switzerland & Liechtenstein, in Bern, capital city of Switzerland to observe the 63rd Commemoration of Tibetan National Uprising Day, on 10 March 2022.
Tibetans in Europe Hold Mass Protest at IOC’s Headquarters in Switzerland
Lausanne: Thursday, 3rd February 2022: Several hundreds of Tibetans from all over Europe, held a mass protest at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne on the eve of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Calling 2022 Winter Olympics “Genocide Games”,
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Tibetan Communities in Switzerland and Germany Call for Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics 2022
Geneva: Tibetan Communities of Switzerland & Liechtenstein, and Germany called for a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, urging their governments not to send any officials and diplomats to the games.