ICT calls for new EP Intergroup for Tibet PDF Print E-mail
03 September, 2009 International Campaign for Tibet

The new 2009-2014 European Parliament, composed of 736 MEPS, half of whom are newcomers, convened for the year ahead this week. ICT welcomes back to the Parliament many loyal Tibet supporters who have done so much over the years to help us. We also welcome the many newcomers who join the European Parliament this week and look forward to working with them.


Support for Tibet has been particularly strong among European Parliamentarians since the crackdown began in 2008 following a wave of protests, and ICT hopes to build that support still further.
 
ICT is calling upon European deputies to:
 

  • Re-establish the Tibet Intergroup, first created in 1989, which has been an important forum for promoting the Tibet issue;
  • Pressure member states to invite the Dalai Lama to address the EU Foreign Affairs ministers (GAERC);
  • Support the nomination an EU Special Representative for Tibet;
  • Support the organization of hearings in relevant committees (Human Rights, Foreign Affairs, and Development);
  • Support programs that address chronic needs inside Tibet through assistance to education, work force development, environmental protection and sustainable development;
  • Participate in European and World Parliamentary meetings on Tibet.


In an address to the European Parliament in Brussels on December 4, 2008, the Dalai Lama said: “I also thank the European parliament for the consistent display of concern and support for the just and non-violent Tibetan struggle. Your sympathy, support and solidarity have always been a great source of inspiration and encouragement to the Tibetan people, both in and outside China”.

If you are an MEP or represent the office of an MEP and want to know more about the EP Tibet Intergroup, contact:

Mr. Thomas Mann, MEP at +32-(0)2-2849318 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mr. Vincent Metten, ICT Brussels at +32-(0)2-6094410 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here to download the brochure on establishing a new EP Intergroup for Tibet.

 

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