Hundreds Gather in Washington, DC to Advocate for Tibet and Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday

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More than 200 Tibetan Americans and their supporters from across the United States convened at the U.S. Capitol this week for the 16th annual Tibet Lobby Day, urging Congress to strengthen its support for Tibet and celebrating the upcoming 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Organized by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), this year’s Lobby Day drew participants from 25 states and the District of Columbia. Over two days, the delegation met with representatives from more than 100 congressional offices, advocating for bipartisan legislative measures in support of Tibetan freedom, human rights, and cultural preservation.

The event culminated in a high-profile celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, hosted by U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Jim McGovern (D-MA), with participation from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Nicole ...

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