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The International Campaign for Tibet works with governments in the United States, the European Union, and around the world to promote policies to help the Tibetan people.
Government advocacy can have a tremendous impact in the effort to improve the lives of Tibetans and to encourage the Dalai Lama’s Middle Way solution of genuine autonomy for Tibet.
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Congressional panel calls for "urgent" and "bold" action on Tibet on eve of Obama-Xi summit
June 6, 2013
ICT's Bhuchung Tsering testifies with four recommendations to President Obama
At a June 5 hearing on "human rights in Tibet" on the eve of the summit between Presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, leaders of Congress' Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission called on the Obama Administration to give new impetus to actions that will improve conditions in Tibet.
Commission Co-Chair Frank Wolf (R-VA) said we "have to do something bold and different" on Tibet, called for the next Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues to "bring a freshness to the issue," and labeled the situation inside Tibet as one of "cultural genocide." He also urged the State Department to consult the Tibetan community on who they think would be appropriate for the post of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issue.
U.S. Government Advocacy
The United States Government can be a powerful and effective advocate for Tibet. Through our Government Relations department, ICT works with the U.S. Congress on Tibetan issues, including on legislation to advance a negotiated settlement for Tibet’s future and funding for programs to benefit Tibetans. ICT also collaborates with the U.S. State Department, and especially the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, to ensure that Tibet’s interests are addressed in U.S. foreign policy.
European & United Nations Advocacy
Governments in the European Union and around the world can be powerful and effective advocates for Tibet. Through our offices in Amsterdam, Berlin and Brussels, ICT works with the European Parliament and European Commission on Tibetan issues, and Parliamentarians in individual European countries to encourage political and financial support for Tibetans.
