Prisoners 2008
Throughout the year, you have supported individual political prisoners such as Runggye Adak and Jigme Gyatso.

With your donations, we were able to campaign on behalf of the makers of the film 'Leaving Fear Behind', Dondup Wangchen and Jigme Gyatso. Jigme Gyatso stated that the terrible treatment he recieved in prison improved when campaigning began in his name, and he was subsequently released. Supporters also screened this important film in local venues, helping to give Tibetans the voice which they are denied by the Chinese regime.

Read more about Jigme Gyatso's release
Read about cases of other current political prisoners
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The Uprising in Tibet
Your support allowed us to break news about the biggest uprising in Tibet since 1959 and push the issue into the international spotlight.
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The Olympic Torch Relay
Thousands of supporters took to the streets to ensure that China was prevented from using the relay as a propaganda tool.

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'The Tortured Truth'
Funding from our supporters enabled us to collate damning evidence of torture in Tibet and present it to the United Nations.
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Tibet coverage during the Games
Your support made sure that protests in Beijing stimulated serious discussion about human rights and freedoms in Tibet.
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Gordon Brown & The Dalai Lama
After thousands of our supporters signed our online petition, Gordon Brown met the Dalai Lama and discussed the situation in Tibet.
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Leaving Fear Behind
Your help in writing letters to MPs regarding the case of the filmmakers led to the release of Jigme Gyatso and the spreading of the film's message.
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Increasing our voice
Hundreds of new members have joined Free Tibet in 2008, letting us show politicians and journalists that many people want to see change.
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Free Tibet local groups
During 2008, more supporters stepped up to form local groups in their area, including our first groups outside the UK, spreading the word about Tibet.
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A big thank you to all our supporters across the world.
You have helped make 2008 a vital year for the cause, and allowed us to sow the seeds which will give us and the Tibetan people the perfect platform for another big year in 2009.

Happy new year from Free Tibet!