Publications


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Pushed to the limits

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On the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Free Tibet produced this media briefing which examines and refutes persistent claims by the Chinese government that Tibetans have largely benefited from government policies and a booming Tibetan economy in recent years.

The briefing contains sections on the marginalisation of Tibetans, inequalities in the education and employment system in Tibet and the increasing Chinese presence in Tibet.

Published 1 October 2009

 

The Tortured Truth

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On International Human Rights Day 2008 Free Tibet launched 'The Tortured Truth', a report revealing the tragic reality of how China uses torture as a weapon to suppress the Tibetan people. Despite China's claims that torture is prohibited, 'TheTortured Truth' exposes how torture is routinely practised in Tibet.

The UN Committee Against Torture also delivered a damning assessment of China's record on torture on 21 November 2008. The report revealed the drastically deteriorating record of abuse inside Tibet.

Published 10 December 2008

 

Give Tibet a sporting chance

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A Free Tibet briefing for athletes and others attending the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

This document answers some frequently asked questions about the Tibet issue, its connection to the 2008 Games and how both athletes and individuals can help highlight the issue of Tibet.

 
 

Published July 2008

 

Revealing the truth:
Why China's anti-Dalai Lama campaign must end


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This report concentrates on the Chinese government's attempts to vilify the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, focusing on the fact that the Tibetan people are forced to hide their devotion to the Dalai Lama or face detention and even torture.

This report contains eyewitness statements and includes information up to and including the 2008 demonstrations in Tibet.

Published May 2008

 
 

 
 

Uprising in Tibet 3

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Produced by Tibet Watch, this update chronicles the recent uprising in Tibet between July and September 2008.

A summary of events, this document contains eyewitness testimony and evidence obtained from the protests which took place across Tibet, and provides detailed background information on the unprecedented events that took place.

Published November 2008


 

Uprising in Tibet 2

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Produced by Tibet Watch, this update chronicles the recent uprising in Tibet between May and June 2008.

A summary of events, this document contains eyewitness testimony and evidence obtained from the protests which took place across Tibet, and provides comprehensive background information on the unprecedented events of the time.

Published July 2008


 

Uprising in Tibet

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Produced by Tibet Watch, this log chronicles the recent uprising in Tibet between 10 March and 30 April 2008.

A summary of events, this document contains eyewitness testimony and evidence obtained from the protests which took place across Tibet, and provides comprehensive background information on the unprecedented events of the time.

Published May 2008


 

 

Broken promises report

Human rights violations in Tibet since China was awarded the 2008 Olympic Games

Produced by Tibet Watch

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'Broken promises' documents the extent of China's broken Olympic promises made to the IOC and the international community. Whilst the people of Tibet continued to live in a culture of fear under Chinese military occupation the Chinese government treated the IOC, and its Olympic Charter, with contempt.

Written by Louisa Waugh, published May 2008


 

No faith in the state

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Commissioned by Free Tibet and produced by Tibet Watch, this report focuses on the lack of religious freedom in Tibet, gathering the testimonies of Tibetans who experienced forceful Chinese attempts to control their religious practices and beliefs first-hand.

Invaluable as a source of eyewitness evidence, 'No faith in the state' provides painstakingly collated materials which present a detailed picture of the state of religion in Tibet under Chinese rule.

Published 2007

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Forked tongue

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The forced degeneration of the Tibetan language has been an issue for those interested in preserving Tibet's unique culture for some time.

This report investigates how the Tibetan language is becoming marginalised in favour of Chinese dialects, and the consequences for Tibetans who do not learn the language of their occupiers.

Including testimony and examination of this continuing threat to Tibetan culture, this report is a good resource for learning about the state of the Tibetan language in Tibet.

Published 2007


 

Alternative travel guide

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As tourism is a lucrative and highly controlled business for the Chinese government it is difficult to travel ethically in Tibet and to get a true picture of what life is like for ordinary Tibetans.

If you are thinking of travelling to Tibet please take the time to read this brief guide, as it includes tips to make sure you do not act in ways that may endanger Tibetan people during your trip.


For more information on the tourist industry and its impact on Tibetan culture please click here.

Re-published 2010


 

Free Tibet Campaign annual review 2007

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Free Tibet Campaign's annual review reports the organisation's work and finances over the last year.

If you have any more questions about our work please contact us at mail@freetibet.org



 

Published 2008

 

 

 

Free Tibet magazine 54

Free Tibet's autumn 2009 magazine includes articles on:

*Tibet: The Third Pole

*How your support has made a difference

*Chinese academics challenge their government

*UK Minister tip-toes out of Tibet
 

 

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Free Tibet magazine 53

Free Tibet's summer 2009 magazine includes articles on:

*Forced nomadic resettlement and its effect on culture & environment

*Five Tibetans sentenced to death

*Economic slowdown: a political opportunity for Tibet

*De facto martial law in Tibet
 

 

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Free Tibet magazine 52

Free Tibet's spring 2009 magazine includes articles on:

*50 years of resistance in Tibet

*UN slams China on torture

*Britain rewrites history on Tibet

*Tibetan exiles' special meeting in Dharamsala
 

 

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Free Tibet magazine 51

Free Tibet's autumn 2008 magazine includes articles on:

*Olympic protests in Beijing

*Monasteries threatened with closure

*Tibetan filmmakers jailed
 

 

 

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Free Tibet magazine 50

Free Tibet's summer 2008 magazine includes articles on:

*The March & April 2008 Tibet protests

*The Dalai Lama's UK visit

*'The Olympics; athletes, torch relay, sponsors

*T for Tibet 

 

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Free Tibet magazine 49

Free Tibet's early 2008 magazine includes articles on:

*Gordon Brown must meet the Dalai Lama in May

*Keeping the Tibetan language alive

*'Prince Charles snubs China over Beijing Olympics

*Dalai Lama receives Congressional Gold Medal

 

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Free Tibet magazine 48

Free Tibet's winter 2007 magazine includes articles on:

*Putting 'media freedom' to the test in the build-up to Beijing

*Lithang horserace protest leads to arrests

*IOC under pressure after Great Wall protest

*Tibet's tradition of reincarnation under threat

 

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Free Tibet magazine 47

Free Tibet's mid 2007 magazine includes articles on:

*China targets Tibetan Buddhism

*The Olympics: One world, one dream, double standards?

*Updates on Nagpa La Pass and the Panchen Lama

*Gormo-Lhasa railway already overwhelming Tibet

 

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