As a policy-focused organisation, The International Campaign for Tibet seeks to engage policymakers from governments, parliaments, NGOs and think-tanks, as well as the various UN bodies. As guiding principles for our advocacy work, the International Campaign for Tibet firmly believes:

1. That a non-violent solution to the Tibetan problem is achievable;
2. That a path to such a solution can be established by the Chinese Government and the Representatives of the Dalai Lama;
3. That international engagement can facilitate that process.

In order to assist policymakers and government officials, the International Campaign for Tibet offers the following recommendations:

For European Governments and EU Institutions

1. Continue to work multilaterally for meaningful progress in the Tibetan-Chinese dialogue and consider the establishment of a Contact Group for Tibet as well as other means to enhance regular contacts, exchanges of views and coordination on Tibetan issues;
2. Recognize that, in addition to quiet diplomacy, assertive and visible engagement with the Chinese government can yield positive consequences and provide hope to Tibetans that a peaceful solution is possible;
3. Call for the sincere engagement of the Chinese government in dialogues with the representatives of the Dalai Lama, using the Memorandum on Tibetan Autonomy as a basis for future discussions;
4. Support politically and financially efforts to address chronic needs, as articulated by the Tibetan people, for assistance in such areas as education, work force development, environmental protection, and sustainable development;
5. Adopt a common position that heads of state meet with the Dalai Lama as the preeminent Tibetan leader and also press for his participation in appropriate global forums;
6. Raise issues of concern in appropriate international and bilateral forums, including at the UN Human Rights Council, bilateral meetings and Human Rights Dialogues with China;
7. Sign up to receive ICT’s Tibet Brief and other updates on the situation in Tibet;
8. Visit Tibet.

For Parliamentarians and other stakeholders

1. Table parliamentary resolutions and motions on Tibetan issues of concern;
2. Form or join a Parliamentary Tibet Group;
3. Send written questions to your Foreign Minister requesting information on his/her activities related to Tibet;
4. Welcome the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan officials to your Parliament and call for your government to receive the Dalai Lama at the highest level;
5. Engage visiting Chinese delegations to your Parliament on Tibet, highlighting that this is an important issue for you, your party and your constituents;
6. Request a meeting at your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate to discuss Tibet;
7. Work with other Parliamentary Committees to encourage discussion on Tibet, including Foreign Affairs Committees, parliamentary China Friendship groups and so on;
8. Commemorate important Tibetan dates, such as the 10 March National Uprising Day;
9. Work with NGOs and local Tibet groups;
10. Sign up to receive ICT’s Tibet Brief and other updates on the situation in Tibet;
11. Visit Tibet.