Since its inception, the International Campaign for Tibet [ICT] has made a commendable contribution to the promotion of human rights and democracy in Tibet and supporting my non-violent efforts to find a negotiated solution to the Tibetan problem...ICT has worked hard to raise public awareness of the real situation inside Tibet and the true nature of our freedom struggle.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, March 2005
The International Campaign for Tibet works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet.
Dalai Lama's envoys hold press conference following talks (8 May, 2008)
The Dalai Lama's envoys reported back today on talks with officials from the United Front Work Department in Shenzhen, China, on Sunday [May 4]. Special Envoy Lodi Gyari, speaking to press in Dharamsala, India, after briefing the Dalai Lama, referred to the significance of a comment by Chinese President and Party Secretary Hu Jintao yesterday that "our attitude towards contacts and consultation with the Dalai Lama is serious". Lodi Gyari said: "It is welcome that the leader of such an important nation stands in front of the world and says that China is serious about the relationship at the highest level. Not only was it a direct comment about the recent meeting that took place, but it was also in the context of a historic press conference [with Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda]." President Hu's visit to Tokyo marks the first time in 10 years that a Chinese president has visited Japan, and is widely regarded as an effort to repair strained relations between the two nations. Lodi Gyari added that it was encouraging because many Tibetans as well as many world leaders were skeptical, for good reason, about the dialogue process.
Vermont State Senate passes Tibet resolution (6 May, 2008)
Following China's crackdown in Tibet since protests began on March 10, the Vermont State Senate passed a resolution expressing "its strong opposition to the government of the People's Republic of China's fundamental human rights violations in the geographic areas known as Tibet".
Dalai Lama's envoys to begin talks in China (2 May, 2008)
The Dalai Lama's office announced in a statement today that the Dalai Lama's Special Envoy, Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, along with Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen, will arrive in China on May 3 for "informal talks" with Chinese leadership. The envoys will "convey His Holiness the Dalai Lama's deep concerns about the Chinese authorities' handling of the situation and also provide suggestions to bring peace to the region."
President George W. Bush calls on China to engage in substantive dialogue (2 May, 2008)
US President George W. Bush speaking yesterday to a gathering of Asian Americans at the White House, said "I welcome the recent statements by the Chinese government expressing its willingness to meet with representatives of the Dalai Lama - precisely what I have suggested President Hu Jintao do. I think it's important that there be a renewed dialogue, and that dialogue must be substantive so we can address in a real way the deep and legitimate concerns of the Tibetan people." The Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, India, announced today that envoys of the Dalai Lama were due to arrive in China on Saturday May 3 for "informal talks with representatives of the Chinese leadership."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Envoys to leave for China (2 May, 2008)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Special Envoy Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari and Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen will arrive in China on May 3, 2008 for informal talks with representatives of the Chinese leadership.
