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Dalai Lama welcomes commitments by five states not to use their nuclear weapons

Dharamshala, India — "We live in an increasingly interdependent world, which presents an opportunity to make this 21st century an era of peace and cooperation," said His Holiness the Dalai Lama in response to the recent joint pledge signed by the five recognised nuclear weapons states, asserting that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.

India objects to China's letter to Indian MPs attending a reception hosted by Tibetan MPs

Delhi, India — India objected to China's letter to the Indian MPs who attended a reception hosted by Tibetan MPs and said "We expect the Chinese side to refrain from hyping normal activities by honorable members of parliament and complicate further, the situation in our bilateral relations.”

Former Tibetan political prisoner urges governments to boycott Beijing 2022 Olympics

Lausanne — "When China was awarded the 2008 Olympics, the IOC promised that there will be freedom of press and freedom of speech during the Games. We believed the IOC. So, after discussing with many people, we made the film, “Leaving Fear Behind”. As a result, I was imprisoned for six years and three months and I wasn’t able to be with my family for ten years," said Dhondup Wangchen, while urging governments to boycott the Beijing Olympics and calling on the IOC to respect human rights.

Tibetan activists across the world call for boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Geneva, Switzerland — A month ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, activists around the world held protests and demonstrations as part of a joint global day of action. They called for a boycott of the Games, urging world leaders and governments not to send their diplomats and officials to the Games.

Tibetan leaders express condolences on demise of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Dharamshala, India — Sikyong of Central Tibetan Administration and Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile offered their deepest condolences to the family members of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a very dear friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon on his passing away.

We lost a great man, a true humanitarian and human rights advocate: Dalai Lama to Mpho Tutu

Dharamshala — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has written a letter of condolence to Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter, Rev Mpho Tutu, praising Tutu for being "a true humanitarian and a committed advocate of human rights".

Spiritual leader of Tibet congratulates Zeya, new US Special Coordinator for Tibet issues

Dharamshala, India — The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Uzra Zeya to congratulate her on being appointed the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. His Holiness expressed the hope that she will be able to contribute significantly towards improving the situation of the Tibetan people.