Paris  — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights has issued an official statement expressing deep concern over the removal of the word ‘Tibet’ from exhibitions organised by major French museums. She asserts that replacing the word ‘Tibet’ with “Xizang” or ‘Himalayan world’ undermines the rights of Tibetans to enjoy their cultural heritage and to self-determination.

Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama attends a Long Life Cultural Performance in honor of His Holiness' 90th Birthday Celebrations offered to him by South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Brunei, and Philippines at the Main Tibetan Temple Courtyard, Dharamshala, HP, on September 20, 2025.

Washington, D.C. — The United States Department of State released it's 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices on Tuesady, detailing surveillance and control, arbitrary detention, arrest, imprisonment, and severe restrictions on freedom of expression, belief, and movement in East Turkestan, Hong Kong, and Tibet. It also reported on the Chinese government's transnational repression of Tibetan activists in free countries.

London — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet and the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, awarded the prestigious International Peace Prize by the International Council of Jurists. The prize was given in recognition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's "lifelong commitment to non-violence, global peace, and universal compassion."

Leh, Ladakh — President Petr  Pavel of the Czech Republic met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the political leader of Tibet, Sikyong Penpa Tsering in Leh, Ladakh on Sunday. President Pavel extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness on the occasion of his 90th birthday and he also expressed his support for the Tibetan cause and freedom for Tibetans. 

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