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Encourage your MP to sign EDM 181 DALAI LAMA’S 80TH BIRTHDAY

The EDM 181 reads:

That this House congratulates Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 80th birthday on 6 July 2015; recognises him as a global icon of peace and compassion; commends his work promoting mindfulness and non-violence; and encourages the Chinese government to enter into immediate and meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives to find a peaceful solution to the grievances of the Tibetan people which will allow the Dalai Lama to return to his homeland.

ACTION: Medical Parole for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche

UPDATE: Free Tibet confirmed the death in prison of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche on Sunday 12 July 2015. He had recently been denied medical parole despite serious health problems.

You may want to Lobby your MP

To find your MP’s contact details: http://findyourmp.parliament.uk

Or call the House of Commons Information Office on 020 7219 4272. You can also send a message via http://www.writetothem.com.

Ask UK politician to answer Tibet critics

In August, British politician Lord Neil Davidson spoke at a conference in Tibet as a guest of the Chinese government. While there, he was reported to have backed a public statement claiming that Tibetans are “happy” and praising China’s work in Tibet. Other Western politicians attending the event have refused to be associated with the statement.

During Lord Davidson’s visit, Chinese forces fired on peaceful protesters in Kardze, eastern Tibet killing four. Lord Davidson has not condemned the shootings or China’s human rights record in Tibet. He has ignored repeated requests from the media and Free Tibet to explain his position.

Lord Davidson is a spokesperson for the UK’s Labour Party and receives thousands of pounds per year in expenses from the British taxpayer.

Send him a message. Ask Lord Davidson to break his silence

Last chance to support Tibet in the EU

Thanks for your fantastic response to our email earlier this month, urging your MEPs to sign up to the European Parliament’s Tibet Intergroup.45 MEPs have now signed up to the group but there’s still one more hurdle.

The Intergroup must be endorsed by at least three Political Groups (the equivalent to political parties in national parliaments) to be established.Please ask your MEPs to lobby their Political Group to vote for Tibet. Political Groups will vote for their priority list of Intergroups on 26 November. Even if your MEPs have not signed up to the Intergroup, they can prove their support for Tibet by ensuring a vote for it.

Contact your MEPs