Torture report 2008
Your funds enabled us to research torture in Tibet, and to submit a report to the United Nations Committee Against Torture in November. The United Nations agreed with the conclusions of our report, stating that torture is not only 'widespread' in Tibet, but 'routine'. It is hugely beneficial to Tibetans in Tibet that the truth about human rights abuses is known, and that influential bodies demand that China explains this worsening situation and takes steps to put it right.

Our press release about the 'Tortured Truth' report
Reuters' article, containing China's reaction to our report
Our original submission to the United Nations
The UN's report on torture, confirming our conclusions
 
 

The Tortured Truth

Read the .pdf version here

On International Human Rights Day, Free Tibet launched 'The Tortured Truth', 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, Tortured Truth exposes how torture is routinely practiced in Tibet.

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

Published 10 December 2008

 

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 helped make 2008 a vital year for the cause!