The CFT action, named "The Greatest Light Protest on Earth," will start on Thursday, August 7th, 2008 at 9:00 p.m., when at least 100 million people all over the world will light a candle in public, with friends or at their homes. People can join the action at http://www.candle4tibet.org
Join me in Birmingham to light a candle 4 TIBET! Location to be confirmed by the nice man at the council, but looking like Cenenary Square. 8.30pm onwards. Please bring lots of candles, torches, lights, anything to set the world on a blaze! This is a peaceful vigil, not a demonstartuion or rally!!!
Mani Mantra for a Free Tibet
Chant Om Mani Peme Hung on August 8 at 8.08pm China Time!
The Free Tibet Campaign stands for the Tibetans' right to determine their own future. It campaigns for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected. Founded in 1987, Free Tibet Campaign generates active support by educating people about the situation in Tibet. It is independent of all governments and is funded by its members and supporters.
The Tibet Society is world's oldest Tibet support group having been working
to raise awareness for the plight of Tibet and find justice for its people,
since 1959. Our crucial work which includes lobbying the government and
other bodies on the issue of Tibet, fostering greater understanding between
parliamentarians from the UK and the Tibetan Government in Exile, supporting
Tibetans in the UK to make their voice heard and helping the Tibetan
Government in Exile in their democratic processes.
Many Local Groups work on behalf of Free Tibet and the Tibet Society in local communities across the UK. Local groups are a vital link to the grassroots support for Tibet; spreading awareness by participating in Campaign's co-ordinated actions, by staging talks and fund raising events. Groups can vary from a single person co-ordinating activities in their area, to a committee of people with regular meetings.
This group is based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
Human Rights
Basic human rights that allow us to live as free people.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of movement
Religious freedom
Political freedom
Human Wrongs!
Crime against Tibetan people by China.
China's commitment to media freedom at the Olympics will again be called into question after an invitation to attend the opening ceremony was withdrawn from a senior BBC employee.
Tibet Society 8 August - Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. The Tibetan flag will be raised at the Chinese Embassy at 1.08pm. We are asking people to wear black as a sign of respect for those who have lost their lives whilst struggling for the freedom of their countries.
Assemble from: 11.45am
Programme to start at 12.30am
Flag to be raised at 1.08pm to co-incide with the start of the opening ceremony.
Location: Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place, London, W1B 1JL
A Facebook group If you care about Human Rights and Tibet, especially during the olympics! Please join if you are in Birmingham, or in the surrounding west midlands areas.
THANK YOU.