How desperate would you have to be to set yourself on fire?
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You can help the situation in Tibet. By sharing this story with ten friends you will raise awareness and demand that the world take notice!
Since 2008 the situation inside Tibet has gotten more repressive. Religious freedoms have been further restricted and we know Tibetans are feeling more and more desperate to draw the world’s attention to the Chinese repression inside Tibet. In their homeland, Tibetans face political repression, forced cultural assimilation, economic marginalization and environmental destruction. This has pushed some Tibetans to the brink.
Since February of 2009, over 30 Tibetans have set themselves on fire as a means of protesting without harming others. Please help us let Tibetans know we’ve heard them and we’re spreading the news far and wide.
We can turn the Tibetans away from terrible self-sacrifice to a more hopeful future if we have the world’s attention drawn to Tibet.
Help us shine the light of truth into Tibet today.
Other ways to help
» Learn more about the protesters
» View a timeline of self-immolations and international government statements
» Visit ICT’s blog, Ideas, Advocacy and Dialog on Tibet
» Share this page with 10 of your friends!