{"id":13340,"date":"2026-05-15T23:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/news-facts\/tibet-at-a-glance\/de-panchen-lama\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:41:10","slug":"the-panchen-lama","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savetibet.nl\/en\/news-facts\/tibet-at-a-glance\/the-panchen-lama\/","title":{"rendered":"The Panchen Lama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tibet’s Missing Child<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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At just six years old, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was recognized by His Holiness Dalai Lama as the 11th Panchen Lama, one of the highest spiritual leaders in Tibetan Buddhism. Three days later, on 17 May 1995, he and his family disappeared after being taken by Chinese authorities. He has not been seen in public since. Today, he is considered the world\u2019s longest-held political prisoner and one of the most well-known cases of enforced disappearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Panchen Lama plays a vital role in Tibetan Buddhism and in the future of Tibet\u2019s spiritual leadership. His disappearance is not only about one missing child. It has become a symbol of wider efforts to control Tibetan religion, identity and culture. Tibetans continue to reject political interference in their religious traditions and have never stopped calling for answers about his fate.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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This year, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima turned 37. Thirty-one years after his disappearance, there is still no independent proof of his wellbeing or whereabouts. Around the world, Tibetans and supporters continue to mark his birthday and demand his release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What ICT is doing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) works to keep the Panchen Lama\u2019s case in the international spotlight and presses governments, parliaments and international institutions to demand accountability. We advocate for Tibetans\u2019 human rights, religious freedom and the right of Tibetans to decide their own future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can help. Support our work by donating, becoming active, joining campaigns or helping us raise awareness. Every voice helps keep pressure on governments and ensures that the Panchen Lama is not forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give once or monthly to sustain ICT\u2019s work for Tibet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Contribute your time and skills to strengthen the Tibet movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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