On Sunday, 10th March, the annual protest and rally will be held in central London to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day of 1959 in Lhasa. Over 100,000 Tibetans in diaspora and their supporters across some 22 countries will mark this poignant day in Tibet’s history.
Gathering Point: Tibetans and their supporters will first gather opposite 10 Downing Street (UK Prime Minister’s Residence), London SW1A 2AA (from 10.30am). After a rally, which includes speeches, the protesters will then march to the Chinese Embassy (49-51 Portland Place, London WB 1JL) via Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus (around midday).
Rally opposite Chinese Embassy: The rally opposite the Chinese Embassy, includes Buddhist prayers for World Peace and speeches from Tibetans and invited guests (around 1pm.
Protesters will chant loud slogans such as “Free Tibet”, “Human Rights in Tibet” and “China: Stop Killing Tibetans” – chanting these phrases in China’s occupied Tibet will end up in prison, facing long sentences. Today, more than 1500 Tibetans are serving prison sentences in Chinese prisons for simply exercising free speech.
Tibetan Commemoration Event at Indian YMCA: After the rally, the annual Tibetan commemoration event will be held at the Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6AQ (starts at 3pm), where Tibetan food will also be served. This official commemoration function at the Indian YMCA will be participated by the Office of Tibet, London, academicians and guests.
This year’s day-long commemoration will involve Tibet groups, including Free Tibet, V-TAG (UK) and Students for Free Tibet (UK) and support from International Tibet Network and Tibet Action Institute (UK wing).
Join the protest and show your support and solidarity with the Tibetan people.
Tibet Lobby Action Week (7th – 11th March): Ahead of the UK General Elections, the Tibetan Community UK and Tibet groups in the UK will kickstart Tibet Lobby Action Week from 7th to 11th March this year. The different groups involved in the lobby action will provide materials, including key ‘Asks’ in early March. Your support and participation is key to a successful Tibet Lobby Action Week. Please visit their websites!
Useful links:
Free Tibet – www.freetibet.org
Tibet Action Institute – www.tibetaction.net
International Tibet Network – https://tibetnetwork.org/
Tibetan Community UK – www.tibetancommunityuk.net
Students for Free Tibet (UK) – https://www.facebook.com/SFTUK
Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group (V-TAG) – www.v-tag.net
Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) 
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