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China: 90 NGOs, led by RSF, demand the release of Gui Minhai on the 10th anniversary of his kidnapping

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...

[Book Review] Illuminating Injustice: A Powerful Call to Action Through “The Message”

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...

Urgent Call for Action from 52 Rights Groups on Systemic Abuses and Political Control in Hong Kong’s Prisons 

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...

Tibetan Groups Condemn Chinese Artist Cai Guo-Qiang for ‘Cultural Violence’ Ahead of London Exhibition

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...

[CCP London Protest!] Nothing to Celebrate: SAY NO TO TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION

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...

A Memorable Visit to the Wisconsin State Assembly

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...

PROTEST ALERT – “SAY NO TO CHINA’S MEGA-EMBASSY” IN LONDON

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...

Has the India-UK Comprehensive Trade Deal Overlooked Tibet’s Strategic and Moral Significance?

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....

GATPM Supports 2026 CNS Conference on Mass Atrocities, Environmental Degradation, and Communities’ Rights

(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...

Norman Baker’s “Give War A Chance” – A Politician-Turned-Musician with Something to Say

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...

UK Celebrates the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday at the Tibetan Peace Garden, next to the Imperial War Museum

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...

Faith, Freedom, and the Future: A Tribute to the Dalai Lama at 90

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...

Dalai Lama at 90: BBC Coverage Welcomed – But the Full UK–Tibet Story Must Be Told

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...

Historic Letters Affirming Tibet’s Independence Handed Over to Exile Government – Gould Family Withdraws 1947 Documents from Bonhams Auction and Donat...

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...

Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday – A Day of Peace, Culture & Compassion – at the Tibetan Peace Garden in the Heart of London!

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...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Concludes UK Visit with Address to APPG for Tibet at Westminster, Calls for Stronger British Support on Tibetan Issues

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...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Engages with Tibetan Community in the UK during Official Visit

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...

UK Premiere: ‘Four Rivers Six Ranges’ – A Gripping Portrait of Tibetan Resistance Comes to the Big Screen

London, 19th June 2025  | Tsering Passang An extraordinary story of defiance and devotion to a homeland under siege is coming to London for its UK premiere. On Saturday, 21st June, audiences will have the rare opportunity to witness the...

Why are Tibetan Elected Leaders so busy visiting communities during an Election Year?

As the Tibetan exile community enters election season, heightened visits by leaders raise questions about accountability, democratic integrity, and the true purpose behind their outreach, writes London-based Tibetan blogger Tsering Passang. As the Tibetan diaspora prepares for the 2026...

United Against Repression: GATPM Joins Mass Rally to Stop China’s Mega-Embassy in London

London, 16 June 2025 | GATPM The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM), under the leadership of its founder-chair, Tsering Passang, who is also a former Chairman of the Tibetan Community in Britain, joined a powerful and...

Historic Sir Basil Gould Collection Raises Nearly £1 Million at Bonhams Auction, with Iconic Portrait of the 14th Dalai Lama Fetching Top Price

London | 6 June 2025 | GATPM The much-anticipated auction of the Sir Basil Gould Collection of Arts at Bonhams New Bond Street on 5 June 2025 has garnered extraordinary international attention, realising nearly £1 million (£951,770) and casting...

GATPM Statement on the 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet

GATPM / 5 June 2025 Reflection by Tsering Passang, Founder and Chair, Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) warmly welcomes the successful conclusion of the 9th World Parliamentarians’...

China’s Coerced “17-Point Agreement” of 1951 with Tibet is Illegal Under International Law

London, 23 May 2025 | Tsering Passang Today marks the 74th anniversary of the so-called Agreement of the Central People’s Government and the Local Government of Tibet on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet – commonly known as...

Never Forget! London Vigil to Mark Tiananmen Massacre 36 Years On

Join us for a candlelight vigil outside the Chinese Embassy in London to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and honour the courageous individuals who stood for freedom, democracy, and human rights in China, as...

A Forgotten Ally? British Envoy Sir Basil Gould’s Historic Tibet Collection at Bonhams Reignites Debate on UK’s Tibet Legacy and China Policy

Tsering Passang | 21 May 2025 As Bonhams prepares to auction rare artworks from Sir Basil Gould’s Tibetan missions, questions resurface about Britain’s past support for an independent Tibet – and its future role amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions and...

A Stolen Child, A Silenced Voice: The Enforced Disappearance of Tibet’s Panchen Lama

By Tsering Passang Thirty years ago, on 17 May 1995, before he could speak his first words as a spiritual leader or sit among his people, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was abducted by Chinese authorities. He was just six years...

Joint Statement from Civil Society Groups on the Chinese Government’s Arbitrary Detention of Journalist Zhang Zhan 

London / 14 May 2025 / GATPM The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) proudly joined a coalition of over 60 press freedom and human rights organisations, led by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), in calling for the...

OPINION | Tibet’s Future on the World Stage Hangs in the Balance as 2026 Elections Loom

London | 12 May 2025 | Tsering Passang As the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) – Tibet’s government-in-exile – prepares for its 2026 general elections, a renewed wave of political energy is rising across the Tibetan diaspora. Yet this momentum...

“Today, Everything Is Wrong”: Thousands Protest China’s Mega-Embassy Plans in London

6 May 2025 | Tsering Passang More than 3,000 demonstrators took to the streets of East London on Saturday, May 3rd, to protest plans for what would become China’s largest diplomatic outpost in Europe. The site in question: the...

How the “Doppa” Hat Became a Powerful Symbol of Uyghur Resistance Against Communist China

Tsering Passang May 5th is celebrated as Doppa Day – an occasion that honours the rich cultural heritage of the Uyghur people, but also serves as a bold stand against the suppression of their identity. The story of the...