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Manchester Free Tibet Campaign

With every resounding beat of the BBC Athens Olympics theme tune, my heart sank a little lower knowing that in just 4 years time such glory, passion and success will be bestowed on a country that continues to flout basic human rights on a daily basis.

It is the 54th anniversary of the loss of Tibet. Not that many would care. Who should care about a country land locked, deep in the Himalayas with very little real resources we need in the Western world? Answer, we all should care. It is the 54th anniversary of the loss of human rights for the people of Tibet, the illegal invasion of a peaceful nation by 49,000 troops and the beginning of a devastating struggle which causes children, to this day, to flee over 17,000ft high mountain passes.

This is just the tip of the iceberg: up to 1.6 million people have died as a result of the Chinese occupation, children still in Tibet are having all reference to an independent Tibet ever existing omitted from their education, there is religious and cultural intolerance, and Tibetan women suffer forced abortions and sterilisations on a regular basis.

The Free Tibet Campaign stands for the Tibetans' right to determine their own future. It campaigns for an end to the Chinese occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected. It is independent of all governments and is funded by its members and supporters.

The Manchester local group of the Free Tibet Campaign aims to increase awareness of the Tibetan issue and encourage an active involvement in campaigns such as those that have secured the release of many political prisoners. Current campaigns include working towards overturning the impending execution of Tenzin Deleg Rinpoche (one of the most important spiritual leaders), the respect of human rights for all Tibetans, increased sponsorship of refugees and highlighting the shocking decision to award the Olympics to China.

To get involved or find out more, come along to one of our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at the Friends Meeting House. If you cannot attend you can still help since we can put you on our Urgent Campaign emailing list.

Helen, Manchester Free Tibet Campaign (07793 713 845, [email protected])

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