Tibetan Youth Workshop in Vienna Focuses on Advocacy and Leadership

A three-day Tibetan Youth Leadership and Capacity Building Workshop took place in Vienna from December 6-8, 2024, attended by 23 young Tibetans from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Led by Thinley Chukki of the Tibet Bureau Geneva and CTA Spokesperson Tenzin Lekshay, the event emphasized advocacy strategies targeting policymakers and grassroots mobilization. Discussions covered China’s transnational policies, boarding schools eroding Tibetan culture, and testimonies from former political prisoner Phuntsog Nyidron. Special envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen highlighted the importance of understanding China's dynamics. The workshop concluded with plans from Tibet Advocacy Groups and certificates for participants.