What a busy, busy year we've had. We have all just about recovered from our month long society trip to Dharamsala in India, and it's time to reflect on some of the absolutely amazing things we have achieved 2012-2013; Don't forget to check the galleries for more photos!
Tibetan National Uprising Day: the biggest Tibetan demonstrations that Edinburgh has seen- the 53rd Tibetan Uprising Day protests to the Chinese consulate, in a day of global action in solidarity with the Tibetan non-violent struggle for freedom. Read more here.
Occupied Nations Solidarity Demonstration, and Speak for Solidarity: several joint events with Students for Justice in Palestine, Free West Papua Group and Kashmir Solidarity Group including a march to the Scottish Parliament and a night of poetry and speech in solidarity with the occupied nations.
Tibet is Burning Day of Action: demonstrations and vigils held on a day of action following over 100 self-immolations taking place inside and out of Tibet in protest of the Chinese occupation.
Self-immolations Lecture and Tibetan Torture Survivors Talk: a talk from Tibetan Torture Survivors Program on Tibetan political prisoners and current human rights violations in Tibet, as well as anthropologist Dr Martin Mills giving us an insight into the act of self-immolation as a form of protest in Tibet.
Students for a Free Tibet UK Conference: Tibet society hosted the annual UK national Students for a Free Tibet 3 day conference aimed to strengthen and broaden individuals and societies across the UK to better campaign for the Tibetan movement.
Tibet Society Socials and EUSA Society Oscars: our classic end of term and start of term celebrations, from lovely pot-luck dinners and meals out, to nights out not to remember...We also won the EUSA society star award in the annual Oscars.
Open Mic Fundraisers: fundraisers for our society campaigns throughout the year as musicians and artists took to the stage!
Twistadelic for Tibet: Tibet society hosts the biggest night out in refresher's week at the Teviot Underground, fundraising for Tibet society campaigns throughout the year.
Tibetan Centennial Independence Day: Tibet society managed to raise a motion in the Scottish Parliament to commemorate Tibetan Independence Day after a huge petitions and letter writing campaign, collecting signatures from hundreds, and commemorating the independence day on the mound.
Panchen Lama's Birthday Protest: a protest at the Chinese consulate about the disappearance of the Panchen Lama, on his birthday.
India Trip 2013: a month long journey of a lifetime to the exile Tibetan community of Dharamsala, India. Read more about it here!
Come join Edinburgh University Tibet Society 2013-2014 for an unbelievable year ahead. Our meetings are on Thursdays at 7pm at the Chaplaincy, Room 1! Bhod Gyalo!
Tibetan National Uprising Day: the biggest Tibetan demonstrations that Edinburgh has seen- the 53rd Tibetan Uprising Day protests to the Chinese consulate, in a day of global action in solidarity with the Tibetan non-violent struggle for freedom. Read more here.
Occupied Nations Solidarity Demonstration, and Speak for Solidarity: several joint events with Students for Justice in Palestine, Free West Papua Group and Kashmir Solidarity Group including a march to the Scottish Parliament and a night of poetry and speech in solidarity with the occupied nations.
Tibet is Burning Day of Action: demonstrations and vigils held on a day of action following over 100 self-immolations taking place inside and out of Tibet in protest of the Chinese occupation.
Self-immolations Lecture and Tibetan Torture Survivors Talk: a talk from Tibetan Torture Survivors Program on Tibetan political prisoners and current human rights violations in Tibet, as well as anthropologist Dr Martin Mills giving us an insight into the act of self-immolation as a form of protest in Tibet.
Students for a Free Tibet UK Conference: Tibet society hosted the annual UK national Students for a Free Tibet 3 day conference aimed to strengthen and broaden individuals and societies across the UK to better campaign for the Tibetan movement.
Tibet Society Socials and EUSA Society Oscars: our classic end of term and start of term celebrations, from lovely pot-luck dinners and meals out, to nights out not to remember...We also won the EUSA society star award in the annual Oscars.
Open Mic Fundraisers: fundraisers for our society campaigns throughout the year as musicians and artists took to the stage!
Twistadelic for Tibet: Tibet society hosts the biggest night out in refresher's week at the Teviot Underground, fundraising for Tibet society campaigns throughout the year.
Tibetan Centennial Independence Day: Tibet society managed to raise a motion in the Scottish Parliament to commemorate Tibetan Independence Day after a huge petitions and letter writing campaign, collecting signatures from hundreds, and commemorating the independence day on the mound.
Panchen Lama's Birthday Protest: a protest at the Chinese consulate about the disappearance of the Panchen Lama, on his birthday.
India Trip 2013: a month long journey of a lifetime to the exile Tibetan community of Dharamsala, India. Read more about it here!
Come join Edinburgh University Tibet Society 2013-2014 for an unbelievable year ahead. Our meetings are on Thursdays at 7pm at the Chaplaincy, Room 1! Bhod Gyalo!
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