250,000 Sign Petition Urging UN Action on Tibet’s Schools

Over 250,000 people have signed a petition urging UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address China’s colonial boarding schools in Tibet, which forcibly assimilate Tibetan children. Led by Tibet Advocacy Coalition and International Tibet Network, the petition demands Turk issue a public statement and seek access to these schools. Reports indicate over 900,000 Tibetan children are separated from their families and denied their native language. Major media outlets like BBC and The New York Times have investigated the issue. The petition coincides with the UN Human Rights Council session from February to April 2025.