Tibetans Rally at UNHRC Session, Urge Action on Human Rights Violations in Tibet

Tibetans protested outside the UN in Geneva on September 9, 2024, as the 57th UN Human Rights Council session began, raising concerns about worsening human rights in Tibet under Chinese rule. According to the Tibet.net, UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal highlighted the environmental risks of the Kamdok Hydroelectric Power Plant, which threatens to displace Tibetans. Speakers, including former Tibetan officials and youth representatives, urged the UN to hold China accountable for human rights violations. The protest emphasized the need to follow the Dalai Lama's guidance in the ongoing fight for freedom.