Tibetans in Toronto Protests Closure of Tibetan School by China

On July 19, 2024, the Tibetan community in Toronto held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Consulate. The protest responded to China’s closure of Ragya Gangjhong Sherig Norbu, a 30-year-old Tibetan private school in Golog, Tibet, on July 12. This school was crucial in preserving Tibetan language, culture, and traditions. China’s action is part of a broader effort to force Tibetan students into Chinese-oriented boarding schools, undermining Tibetan identity. The protesters called on international communities and the Canadian government to support Tibet and condemn the Chinese Communist Party's human rights violations.