{"id":11015,"date":"2026-04-08T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/?post_type=nieuws&#038;p=11015"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:19:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:19:48","slug":"ict-and-global-tibetan-community-remember-groundbreaking-life-of-dr-schwarz-schilling","status":"publish","type":"nieuws","link":"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/en\/news\/ict-and-global-tibetan-community-remember-groundbreaking-life-of-dr-schwarz-schilling\/","title":{"rendered":"ICT and global Tibetan community remember groundbreaking life of Dr. Schwarz-Schilling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260408-obit-600x315-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11014\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260408-obit-600x315-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260408-obit-600x315-1-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Professor Dr. Schwarz-Schilling with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 2013, in Fribourg, Switzerland. (Photo: Manuel Bauer)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has learned with great sadness that Professor Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, former German Federal Minister and Parliamentarian, passed away on 6 April 2026, at the age of 95. Professor Dr. Schwarz-Schilling was known for his international mediation and conflict prevention work through his Schwarz-Schilling Foundation, and for his support of Tibetan-Chinese dialogue. From 2006 to 2007, he served as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he oversaw the civilian implementation of the Dayton Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">In 2013, His Holiness the Dalai Lama presented the prestigious Light of Truth Award of the ICT to Professor Dr. Schwarz-Schilling, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the fight for human rights and democratic freedoms for the Tibetan people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">ICT President Tencho Gyatso said, \u201cProfessor Christian Schwarz-Schilling was a steadfast friend and supporter of the Tibetan people. He generously shared his vast experience, his knowledge and insight to find a peaceful solution of the Tibet-China conflict. He will not be forgotten. His legacy will be deeply cherished.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Support Tibetans in their struggle for freedom by donating <a href=\"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/en\/donate\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has learned with great sadness that Professor Dr. Christian Schwarz-Schilling, former German Federal Minister and Parliamentarian, passed away on 6 April 2026, at the age of 95. 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