Australia Tibet Council is proud to be the longest-continuing Tibet support group in Australia that focuses campaigns on political advocacy for human rights in Tibet. Read some of ATC's latest campaign updates here: www.atc.org.au/political-ad...

As part of celebrating the Year of Compassion, Australia Tibet Council is offering friends in Australia, the opportunity to send a personal birthday message to the Dalai Lama. Leave a message for His Holiness the Dalai Lama: www.atc.org.au/dalailamamessage/

ATC Co-Chair of Board Tenzin Khangsar and Executive Officer Dr Zoë Bedford condemn the former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews' visit to China recently in The Australian article.

Tibet Lobby Day 2025: Our delegation this year includes Tibetans of all ages and backgrounds, each with powerful stories - from those who have escaped oppression and family separation, to those who carry on the fight for freedom and justice. Read the bios of our delegates on our website

🇦🇺 #TibetLobbyDay is an event where ATC & Tibetan Communities take delegates to meet with Parliamentarians in Canberra. You can help Tibet Lobby Day by emailing MP & Senators that "Tibet is important to you!" and that they should meet with Tibet Lobby Day. 📧 Send Email: www.atc.org.au/tld25-action/

ATC’s Dr Zoë Bedford spoke to ABC News about the abduction of one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important spiritual leaders, the 11th Panchen Lama by the Chinese Government. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Leaked documents revealed an undisclosed meeting between Chinese Consul General and officials from City of Newcastle. The Chinese officials inquired about the Tibetan community residing in Newcastle, many of whom are former political prisoners who have escaped from the Chinese occupied Tibet.

🕊️ The Ocean of Compassion, A Beacon of Peace 🪷 Long live His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

On the occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday, Australian All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet Co-Chairs Susan Templeman MP, Sen Dean Smith and Sen Barbara Pocock, publish a statement, wishing His Holiness on the special day and highlight his tireless work for peace and justice.

Listen to Dr Zoë Bedford speak with ABC Radio on the Chinese Government's intentions to interfere with the selection of the next Dalai Lama.

Dr Zoe Bedford and Tibetan community of Australia NSW Inc. members speak to SBS about His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday and the lack of religious freedom inside Tibet.

Former Tibetan Sikyong Lobsang Sangay, spoke to the ABC Radio’s ‘God Forbid’ podcast about His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

“The @tibetaction.bsky.social says children are taught to glorify the military as part of the indoctrination they go through in kindergarten” - ABC News

ATC Exec Officer Dr Zoe Bedford, former TCHRE Executive Director Tsering Tsomo and the visiting current Executive Director Tenzin Dawa met with Aus Government Departments today in Canberra. TCHRD presented reports and shared their expertise on research & reporting of human rights abuses of Tibetans

Appeal: For over a millennium, the Tibetan language has been integral to Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan culture and way of life. Today the Chinese Government through its colonial boarding schools threatens to systematically destroy the Tibetan language, which is core to Tibet's existence. #TornFromHome

Today, we honour the memory of those who stood for freedom in Tiananmen Square on June 4th. Their courage inspires us.

🚨 BREAKING: 145 global Tibet groups call on Nepalese Film Festival to cancel China’s propaganda showcase “Xizang Panorama”. 📄 Joint statement: tibetnetwork.org/joint-statem...

🚨6 propaganda films. 1 false narrative. KIMFF do not whitewash China’s occupation of Tibet! `Cancel Xizang Panorama tibetnetwork.org/joint-statem... #TibetNotXizang

A six year old Gendun Choekyi Nyima was abducted today 30 years ago by the Chinese Government. #whereisthePanchenLama

Thirty years ago, the Chinese Government committed a grave injustice. They kidnapped and forcibly disappeared the Panchen Lama. ATC calls on the Australian Government to demand the release of the Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. Email the Foreign Minister today: www.atc.org.au/action-panch...

Listen to ATC Executive Officer Dr Zoe Bedford speak with ABC Radio’s ‘The Ethics and Religion Report’ show about the lack of religious freedom in Tibet - covering topics such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation process and His Holiness’ new book ‘Voice for the Voiceless’.

Join as a Voice for Tibet member before 3 June to win a copy of Voice for the Voiceless and a Tibet gift pack which incl a Tibet t-shirt, totebag, stickers, bookmark & fridge magnet. Become a Voice for Tibet: www.atc.org.au/voicefortibet/

🗳️ Election Scorecard for Tibet: Australia Tibet Council reached out to the parties contesting seats around Australia where there are Tibetan communities and/or a high level of public support for Tibet to ask for their Tibet policy and to find out where they stand on key issues facing Tibet.

🪔 The 11th Panchen Lama turns 36 this year. A few days after being recognised by the Dalai Lama, the six year old Panchen Lama and his family were abducted by the Chinese Government and since then have never been seen. #PanchenLama

🔵 ACTION: This Federal Election, 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗯𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂! 📧 Send Email using ATC's simple email tool: australiatibetcouncil.good.do/emailyourcan...

🔴 ACTION: Email the Vietnamese Government urging them to conduct thorough investigations on the death of Tibetan religious leader Trulku Hungkar Dorje. Take Email Action: www.atc.org.au/hungkarrinpo...

We are deeply troubled by the reports of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorje's arrest from a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City [Saigon] on 25 March 2025, in a joint operation involving Vietnamese police and Chinese agents, and the subsequent announcement of his death by his monastery, Lung Ngon, on 3 April 2025.

According to Freedom House's 2025 #FreedomInTheWorld report, Tibet has once again scored 0 in their scale for political rights and civil liberties.

Six Australian universities close Chinese government-linked Confucius Institutes reports ABC news. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

On Monday 31 March 2025, United States' Secretary of State, Marco Rubio announced visa restrictions for Chinese Communist Party Officials, who are responsible for limiting access to foreigners and Tibetans wishing to travel into Tibet.

On Monday, ATC and Tibetan communities will commemorate the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day, where we will call on Australia to stand with like-minded countries in only recognising a Dalai Lama appointed through Tibetan religious practices without interference by the Chinese Government.

Buy a Free Tibet T-Shirt this March! Support Australia Tibet Council's campaigns for human rights in Tibet by buying one of t-shirts from our online shop. We have some creatively unique designs and also classics like the Tibet flag on white! Explore our shop: www.freetibetshop.org

This year's Tibetan New Year, Losar, is marked by somber reflection rather than joyous celebration for Tibetans worldwide. This Losar, Tibetans and supporters are urged to reflect on the suffering of those under Chinese occupation and to honour the sacrifices made for the Tibetan cause.

It is estimated that over a million Tibetan children, as young as four years old are kept in these schools, separated from their families, communities and way of life. Even a conservative estimation of 800,000, as reported by PBS in this coverage is alarming.

Tibetan former political prisoner Namkyi made a powerful speech at the 17th Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy In 2015 Namkyi was arrested and later tortured by Chinese Police for a demonstration of support for the Dalai Lama. She continues to show tremendous bravery to share her story.

PBS video sheds new light on the Chinese colonial boarding schools and the genocidal goals of this education system.

ATC extends our deepest sympathy and metta on the demise of Kasur Gyalo Thondup, brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The legacy of Gyalo Thondup will continue to shine bright in the hearts of all who knew him, and those who knew of his work and efforts for Tibet.

On this day last year, 14 Feb 2024 at least 300 Tibetans were protesting the relocation of villages for the construction of the Kamtok hydropower project in Eastern Tibet. By the time news broke to the outside world the next week, over a 1000 Tibetans had been arrested.

ATC executive officer Dr Zoe Bedford and Tsering Tsomo from the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) met with the Australian All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet. They briefed them about the growing transnational repression exercised by Chinese Government on Tibetans in exile.

This looming threat resulting from ubiquitous surveillance also fosters a constant feeling of unease that spreads fear and disempowers exiled communities.

#Deepseek, an AI model developed by China, claims to be superior to its competitors. However, experts at @tibetaction.bsky.social Tibet Action Institute have found that the platform is highly censored and does not allow searching of any topics that may be critical of the Chinese Government.

Reuters article reveals several of China’s dams in Tibet have been damaged from the recent earthquake. The damming of rivers in a seismically active country like Tibet poses great risks, which China often downplays.

As feared by many, the Chinese Government has accelerated its repression inside Tibet using the earthquake relief as an excuse. ABC article reveals the many activities the Chinese Government has conducted in the aftermath of the earthquake, to quickly capitalise on the vulnerabilities of Tibetans.

VOA confirmed that Chinese authorities have blocked access for Tibetan organisations and volunteers, hindering relief efforts during the ongoing disaster. Essential aid and support are being delayed, leaving vulnerable Tibetan communities at risk. #TibetEarthquake #Dingri

New article from the New York Times reveals more details of the Chinese Colonial Boarding school system in Tibet.

ATC Executive Officer, Dr. Zoe Bedford spoke to ABC Radio about the Chinese Government's record of using rescue efforts during natural disasters in the past as pretext to accelerate displacement of Tibetans.