International Campaign for Tibet Deutschland eV
The
International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Deutschland
editAbout Us
editThe International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is an internationally active human rights organization, founded in 1988. As the world's largest Tibet organization, ICT advocates for the respect of human rights, the promotion of democratic freedoms, and the protection of Tibetan culture and environment.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of ICT is to give a global voice to the peaceful resistance of the Tibetan people. The organization advocates for the adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and promotes awareness of the guarantees contained within it. ICT supports the right to freedom of expression, mental and physical integrity, and fights against discrimination. It employs all non-violent means to advocate for the self-determination of Tibetans to ensure their national and cultural survival[1][3][5].
Key Activities
edit- Reporting and Communication: ICT monitors and reports on the human rights, environmental, and socio-economic conditions in Tibet, based on information from Tibet and a network of Tibetan researchers in India and Nepal.
- Advocacy: The organization advocates with governments for humanitarian and development support for Tibetans and works on developing policies and programs that assist Tibetans. It organizes activities such as the annual Tibet Lobby Day to encourage citizens to ask their representatives for support for Tibet.
- Chinese Outreach: ICT engages in communication with Chinese thinkers and the broader Chinese public to promote mutual understanding between Chinese and Tibetans[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editICT is committed to protecting Tibetan culture and the environment. Through the Rowell Fund, established after the death of ICT Co-Chair Galen Rowell and his wife Barbara, small grants are provided for Tibetan projects in the areas of environment/conservation, photography, humanitarian projects, journalism/literature, and women's projects[5].
Transparency and Non-Profit Status
editICT Deutschland e.V. is a signatory of the Initiative Transparent Civil Society by Transparency International and has had its non-profit status confirmed by the tax office for corporations in Berlin. The organization primarily finances its activities through donations and membership fees[1][3].
Global Presence
editICT has offices in Washington, D.C., Amsterdam, Brussels, and Berlin, as well as staff in Dharamsala, India. The international chair is the well-known actor Richard Gere, who has been advocating for the freedom and self-determination of Tibet for many years[3][5].