International Campaign for Tibet

Since Chinese troops marched into Tibet in 1949, China has denied Tibetans self-determination and treated Tibet like a colony run by Chinese Communist officials. Hundreds of thousands of Tibetans have died as a direct result of China's occupation in the past 60 years—from starvation, torture and execution. Conditions are so grave that every year as many as 3,500 risk their lives to flee their homeland through the dangerous Himalayan mountains. The International Campaign for Tibet has a 20-year record of achievement championing the Tibetan cause—and the vision and leadership of the Dalai Lama—in the halls of Congress and in international forums. We strive to mobilize international goodwill in support of the Tibetan people. Our focus today is centered on working with governments to demonstrate meaningful support for Tibet, reaching out to Chinese all over the world, and monitoring conditions inside Tibet. ICT does the following: * Monitors and reports on human rights, environmental and socio economic conditions in Tibet; * Advocates for Tibetans imprisoned for their political or religious beliefs; * Works with governments to develop policies and programs to help Tibetans; * Secures humanitarian and development assistance for Tibetans; * Mobilizes individuals and the international community to take action on behalf of Tibetans; and * Promotes self-determination for the Tibetan people through negotiations between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama. Source: www.savetibet.org