A Message to Tibetans inside Tibet
from Students for a Free Tibet
on the occasion of Tibetan National Uprising Day
To all Tibetans inside Tibet,
On behalf of all the members of SFT around the world, Tibetans, non-Tibetans, students and activists working for human rights and freedom in Tibet, I send you a message of solidarity on this 48th commemoration of the March 10th 1959 Uprising. Across the globe, Tibetans and supporters are holding the largest March 10th demonstrations in years.
We want to let you know that we remain firmly committed to the cause of Tibetan freedom and independence. We pledge to work even harder to realize this goal and in the coming months and years we will redouble our efforts to fight China’s lies and destructive policies in Tibet. We know that change will come to China, and we will prepare ourselves for this moment so that we can seize any opportunity for advancing the cause of independence for Tibet.
Wherever Chinese leaders travel, to spread their lies and propaganda about Tibet, we will be there to fight them. We will shame them and make them unwelcome in any forum where they show their face hoping to deceive people about the truth of Tibet’s history and the Tibetan people’s desire for freedom. We will use our knowledge of the world, our talents and passion, to fight them with all our might.
As the Beijing Olympic Games approach, we will organize campaigns and take action to expose China for its brutal occupation of Tibet and educate the global public about the intense suffering Chinese rule has caused to the six million Tibetan people. There will be protests in Beijing during the Olympics. We will not be deterred by China’s efforts to keep us away. We will stand tall and proud and unafraid in the face of their intimidation.
We know that truth will one day prevail – but only if we work with strength and conviction, and employ strategic vision and execution to dismantle the monstrous structure of Chinese imperialism in Tibet.
We are with you in heart and spirit. No matter how long this fight may take, we will never give up. Tibet will be free.
Bod Rangzen.
Lhadon Tethong
Executive Director
Students for a Free Tibet