At ICT, we fundamentally believe that there must be a political solution based on direct dialogue between the Dalai Lama and his representatives and the People's Republic of China. Just as leaders from virtually all the protracted struggles on this planet have met to talk about their differences, so too the Chinese leaders can meet with the Dalai Lama. Without a negotiated solution for Tibet, China will never legitimize its role there. Moreover, to ensure peace and stability in the region, Tibetans must feel that their rights as a people have been acknowledged and understood.
ICT has a 20-year record of achievement advancing the Tibetan cause - and the vision and leadership of the Dalai Lama - in the halls of Congress and in international forums. We strive to mobilize international goodwill in support of the Tibetan people. Our focus today is centered on working with governments to demonstrate meaningful support for Tibet, reaching out to Chinese all over the world, and monitoring conditions inside Tibet.
And our message to Tibetans in Tibet, who work for the government or in private life, is to encourage even more dialogue about how foreign governments, NGOs, news outlets and others can better improve conditions in Tibet. In short, we are keeping our focus inside Tibet and working to build trust, relationships and concrete improvements at the same time we work to invigorate international diplomatic efforts for Tibet.
John Ackerly
President, ICT
The International Campaign for Tibet works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet. ICT
- monitors and reports on human rights, environmental and socio economic conditions in Tibet,
- advocates for Tibetans imprisoned for their political or religious beliefs,
- works with governments to develop policies and programs to help Tibetans,
- secures humanitarian and development assistance for Tibetans,
- mobilizes individuals and the international community to take action on behalf of Tibetans, and
- promotes self-determination for the Tibetan people through negotiations between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama.
Founded in 1988, ICT is a non-profit membership organization with offices in Washington, DC; Amsterdam, Berlin and Brussels.
