Today marks 66 years since the Tibetan National Uprising of March 10, 1959, when Tibetans across all three provinces united against China's illegal occupation of Tibet. This dark chapter in Tibet's history saw over a million Tibetans lose their lives and compelled the legitimate government led by His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama and 80,000 Tibetans into exile.

For 66 years, the Tibetan people have endured systematic attempts to erase their unique identity. Today, under intensified sinicization policies, Tibetan language is restricted, religious freedom denied, and over a million Tibetan children forced into colonial-style boarding schools.

Despite these atrocities, guided by His Holiness's wisdom and compassion, the Tibetan people remain committed to the path of non-violence and dialogue in finding a lasting and mutually beneficial solution to resolve the Sino-Tibet Conflict through Middle Way Approach.

We honor our brave martyrs and stand in solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet. The rightful custodians of the Tibetan plateau since its formation, the Tibetan people embody unique religious and cultural traditions that cannot be erased, an indomitable spirit that cannot be broken, and the unparalleled leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that cannot be replaced.