Dharamshala: - On September 19, 2012, A French mayor (Mayor of Bouchemaine) Mrs Anne-Sophie expresed her "strong concern" to the Chinese government that Tibetans in Tibet are still denied basic human rights as well as fundamental freedoms. China claims, its Central Chinese Government at all levels have made great efforts to safeguard and promote the progress of human rights in Tibet, however, no reasonable explanation has been given.

Dharamshala: From September 15 - 17, the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave series of preaching at various schools in Mussoorie, India on how to tackle the emerging problems of 21st century by developing a peaceful mind that is attentive not only to one's country, but to humanity as a whole.