Thank you for 2008 |
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March 2008 saw the breakout of the largest demonstrations in Tibet since 1959, as peaceful protesters across the country went out in large numbers to show their opposition to Chinese rule.
April 2008 marked the Olympic Torch Relay, where thousands of supporters took to the streets to show their support of a free Tibet.
In May, our supporters signed a huge online petition, persuading UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to meet the Dalai Lama during his visit to Britain.
In August, your support allowed us to highlight protests in Beijing and stimulate debate about human rights in Tibet.
And in November, your funding allowed us to present detailed evidence of torture in Tibet to the United Nations, who agreed with our conclusion that torture is 'widespread and routine' in Tibet, and that China must explain these failures.
So thank you to all our supporters, who joined Free Tibet, who wrote letters, signed petitions, held events, protested on the streets and donated to us in 2008. Your desire to see a free Tibet enabled us to demonstrate that far from fading away, the Tibetan cause is stronger than ever, and that with your support, we really can work towards a future where the rights and freedoms of the Tibetan people are respected.
Thank you for your support and happy new year from the Free Tibet team
How you helped in 2008
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The year ahead
With the 60th Anniversary of the invasion of Tibet taking place in 2009, we plan to make this coming year another successful one for the campaign, as we seek to underline the fact that despite six decades of oppression, Tibetans still dare to speak out against Chinese rule, and supporters across the world demand human rights and freedoms for the Tibetan people.
With your continued support, we will be working on many projects in 2009, including:
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So 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!
