Human Rights, Religious Freedom & Succession 

Defending Fundamental Freedoms in Tibet 

From language to religion, Tibetans face severe restrictions that threaten their identity and future. 

In Tibet, basic human rights are systematically denied. Tibetans risk imprisonment simply for speaking their language, practicing their faith, or expressing their views. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, repression has intensified: 

• Arbitrary detentions of writers, monks, and community leaders 

• Severe limits on freedom of expression and association 

• Destruction of monasteries and restrictions on religious practice 

A particularly urgent issue is the succession of the Dalai Lama. The Chinese government has openly declared its intention to control the selection of Tibet’s spiritual leader, an act that would violate Tibetans’ religious freedom and further erode their autonomy. ICT works to ensure that Tibetans themselves, not Beijing, decide the future of the Dalai Lama institution. 

Our work includes: 

• Documenting and reporting on human rights violations in Tibet 

• Engaging the UN and European governments to hold China accountable 

• Advocating for religious freedom, especially the right of Tibetans to freely choose their spiritual leaders 

• Raising awareness globally to prevent China from interfering in the Dalai Lama’s succession 

Defending human rights and religious freedom in Tibet is not only about protecting a people’s identity, it is about upholding universal values of dignity, self-determination, and freedom of belief. 

👉 Help us protect Tibetans’ rights and freedoms and support ICT’s human rights work today.