In a significant move to advocate for Tibetan rights, the “Europe for Tibet” campaign was unveiled in the European Parliament, as reported by Tibet.net. This initiative comes ahead of the European elections set for June 6-9, 2024, aiming to rally support for Tibet from candidates and political parties across the member states.
The campaign, co-organized by the Office of Tibet in Brussels and the International Campaign for Tibet, with backing from the Offices of Tibet in London and Geneva as well as the International Tibet Network, seeks to gather pledges of support for Tibet from 2024 European election candidates. The campaign’s website, eu4tibet.org, is designed as a hub for various groups championing Tibetan freedoms to engage with election candidates regarding their stance on Tibet.
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During the campaign launch, notable European Parliament Members (MEPs) Mikulas Peksa, Salima Yenbou, and Ausra Maldeikiene were present, along with Rigzin Genkhang, the Dalai Lama’s representative in Brussels, and Wangpo Tethong, Executive Director of the International Campaign for Tibet. The gathering underscored the collective effort to maintain Tibet‘s issues on the European Union’s agenda for the forthcoming legislative term.
The event also saw participation from Parliamentary Assistants Vincent Metten and Mélanie Blondel from ICT Brussels, Thinley Wangdue from the Office of Tibet, Brussels, and members of the V-TAG.
To symbolize gratitude and honor, MEPs were presented with traditional Tibetan scarves at the conclusion of the event. This gesture marked the beginning of a concerted effort to ensure the Tibetan cause remains a focal point in European political discourse, reinforcing the European Parliament’s role in advocating for global human rights and freedoms, including those of the Tibetan people.
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