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From Admiration to Accountability: Art, Influence, and the Responsibility to Name Tibet – A Conversation with Nepalese Actor Buddhi Tamang
Tsering Passang On the evening of Sunday, 29th March 2026, I attended the screening of Milarepa at the Tramshed Theatre in Woolwich, London – an event that proved to be as culturally meaningful as it was personally clarifying. Not...
Dissent in the Museum: Reflecting on Tibet, Power, and the Politics of Naming
Tsering Passang | 29 March 2026 | Following my recent participation in the conference “DISSENT! Museums and Political Disagreement in a Time of Culture Wars and Conflict” at the University of Manchester, from 25–26 March 2026, I have been...
Kyabje Chime Rinpoche (1941–2026): A Living Link Between Free Tibet and the West
Tsering Passang | 25 March 2025 | The passing of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche on 24 March 2026 at University College London Hospital marks the departure of a foundational figure in the history of Tibetan Buddhism in the United Kingdom....
From Solidarity to Action: Strengthening Alliances for Burma’s Democratic Future
Tsering Passang | GATPM | On Thursday, 19 March, I had the privilege of attending a timely and impactful meeting at Amnesty International UK’s office in London, convened by Benedict Rogers of Fortify Rights and hosted by Amnesty International...
DeepZang, Monlam Think, and the Future of Tibetan AI: Innovation, Identity, and the Struggle for Digital Freedom
By Tsering Passang The unveiling of “DeepZang” – rendered in Tibetan as “Tér-Tsang,” meaning “Treasure House” – and widely described in Chinese media as the world’s first Tibetan large language model, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of...
British Politicians, Chinese Dissident, and International Rights Advocates Address the 67th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising in London
A GATPM Report | London | On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, Tibetans and supporters across London commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising of 1959, renewing calls for freedom, justice, and human rights for the Tibetan people....
Greenwich Council Leaders Join Tibetan Community for Tibet Flag Gathering at Woolwich Town Hall
Tsering Passang | London | On Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 9 am, members of the Tibetan community in the UK, local residents, and leaders of the Royal Borough of Greenwich gathered at Woolwich Town Hall to mark the...
Keeping the Flame Alive: Why March 10 Still Matters for Tibet – and the World
Tsering Passang | 9 March 2026 | March 10 is not merely an anniversary for Tibetans. It is a day of national remembrance, political resolve, and global solidarity. As geopolitics shifts and China’s global influence deepens, this date has...
Join Us for the Tibet Flag Gathering at Woolwich Town Hall, Royal Borough of Greenwich – 10 March 2026
Every year on 10 March, Tibetans and friends of Tibet around the world come together to remember this historic day and stand in solidarity with the Tibetan people. This year, we warmly invite everyone – especially those living in...
March 10 – London Commemorates Tibet’s National Uprising, Renewing the Call for Freedom
26 February 2026 | GATPM: On 10 March 1959, thousands of Tibetans in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rose up to defend their freedom, faith, culture, and national identity in the face of invading Chinese Communist forces. What began as a...
From Lhasa to Exile: The Life and Legacy of Ngari Rinpoche (1946–2026)
Tsering Passang | London | 19 February 2026 The Tibetan world stands in solemn reflection following the passing of Tendzin Choegyal, the 16th Ngari Rinpoche, who died on 17 February 2026 at his residence, Kashmir Cottage, in Dharamsala, northern...
Losar 2153: A Renewed Call for Justice and Solidarity with Tibet and the Persecuted
Tibetan Losar Greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) Dear Friends, Supporters, Allies, and Partners, As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse – 2153 on 18th February 2026, I extend my warmest Losar Tashi...
Tibetan Democracy in Exile at a Defining Moment: Mandate, Responsibility, and Renewal
Tsering Passang | Tibet Post International On 1 February 2026, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), our government-in-exile based in India. It was a simple act on...
13 February 1913: When Tibet Declared Its Independence
Revisiting Tibet’s Status Before Communist China’s 1950 Invasion Tsering Passang | 12 February 2026 Long before the People’s Republic of China (PRC) asserted control over Tibet, the Tibetan people exercised self-rule and formally affirmed their independence. On 13 February...
Truth, Transparency, and the Anatomy of a Smear: Setting the Record Straight on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the “Epstein Files”
11 February 2026 | Tsering Passang In an era defined by information abundance – and distortion – clarity is both a moral necessity and a civic responsibility. Recent attempts to associate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with Jeffrey...
When Compassion Is Recognised, Intimidation Fails: A GATPM Statement on the Grammy Award to The Dalai Lama of Tibet
GATPM | 3rd February 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities warmly welcomes the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling bestowed upon His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness...
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...
When Advocacy Slips into Inaccuracy: A Call for Reflection and Correction
Tsering Passang | 26 December 2025 In this article, Tsering Passang critically examines how historically inaccurate public statements by an elected Tibetan leader risk weakening the credibility, coherence, and moral authority of the Tibetan cause, underscoring the responsibility of...
Season’s greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM)
Dear Friends and Supporters, As the year draws to a close, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your continued solidarity, encouragement, and support over the past year. In a rapidly shifting global environment – where human rights...
GATPM Welcomes EU’s Clear Human Rights Stand, Calls for Concrete Action in 2026
GATPM, London | 23 December 2025 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) strongly welcomes the Statement of the European Union Delegation to China on International Human Rights Day 2025, issued on 10 December in Beijing, as...
UK Compassionate Concert 2025: An Evening with Legendary Tibetan Singer Tsering Gyurmey
By Tsering Passang 27 December 2025 | United Kingdom Organised by the Tibetan Community in Britain The Tibetan Community in Britain is honoured to present the UK Compassionate Concert 2025, an evening of music, memory, and meaning featuring the...



















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