Authoritarian regimes can seem too difficult to topple. But that’s because we often think of power as coming from the top down. What if we see that power comes from the bottom up, and that people can win their rights even up against the most brutal political system?
Author: chand
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POLITICAL RIGHTS
Authoritarian regimes can often seem too difficult to topple. But history shows that when mass numbers of people unite, they can achieve political rights even in the most brutal political systems. Learn how!
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LANGUAGE RIGHTS
Language is critical to maintaining culture and identity for people around the world. In Tibet, despite China’s systematic attempt to stamp out the Tibetan language, Tibetans continue to press for their rights.
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ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Tibet is resource rich, exploited by China’s occupation. Like other communities, Tibetans are fighting practices that largely benefit outside interests, asserting their right to control their economies.
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CULTURAL & RELIGIOUS RIGHTS
Religion and culture form the very fabric of Tibetan society. Through cultural expressions like dance, dress, and ceremonies, Tibetans are asserting their identity as Tibetan, including their right to religious freedom.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Environmental protection is a pressing global issue of our time. In Tibet, as around the world, countless inspiring people and communities are stopping mining, protecting endangered species, starting eco-tourism projects, and more.