Tibetan administration praises global coalition for raising issue of China’s human rights violations at UN

The Department of Information and International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to 15 countries for their collective support in raising concerns about ongoing human rights violations in Tibet.

During the 79th UN General Assembly, the United States, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland issued a joint statement. The United Kingdom is drawing attention to the situation in Tibet and East Turkestan.

In a statement, Kalon Norzin Dolma, head of the Department of Information and International Relations, acknowledged the efforts of the coalition, particularly Australia, which led the initiative.

Dolma said, “On behalf of the CTA and Tibetans both in Tibet and in exile, I commend the 15 countries and their leaders who have courageously raised their voices in support of justice, human rights and peace. This gesture at the United Nations symbolizes solidarity and commitment to address ongoing human rights abuses in Tibet.

The statement also stressed that while this international support is an important step forward, much work remains to be done to address the persistent challenges Tibetans face under Chinese rule.

Dolma said Tibetans face a range of human rights violations, including arbitrary detention for peaceful political expression, restrictions on freedom of movement, forced labor, and cultural assimilation policies that violate their linguistic, Undermines religious and educational rights.

Dolma further expressed hope that the UN’s focus on Tibet will help alleviate the dire conditions within the region. Tibetans view such international statements as an important tool in pressuring China to reconsider its policies in Tibet and East Turkestan.

“We look forward to sustained and strong collective action at the international level to ensure genuine peace and justice for Tibetans,” Dolma said.

Tibetans both in Tibet and in exile hope that vocal international responses will not only draw global attention to the repression but also lead to concrete measures that can improve the situation on the ground.