In this special Democracy & Discussion session focused on the 2025–26 Tibetan General Election, representatives from three non-partisan initiatives come together to reflect on how civic platforms contribute to election awareness and democratic engagement within the Tibetan community. This conversation features voices from SmartVote Tibet, Democracy & Debate, and All About Tibet, who share insights from their initiatives during this election period. The discussion explores the role of independent civic platforms in creating spaces for public dialogue, building platforms for election candidates, strengthening voter education, and helping the public better understand the structure and functions of Tibetan democracy. Through this exchange, the speakers also reflect on the challenges and opportunities of running non-partisan initiatives during an election period, and how such efforts can contribute to a more informed and engaged electorate. About the initiatives featured in this discussion: • SmartVote Tibet – A civic initiative focused on promoting informed voting by providing accessible information about candidates and encouraging thoughtful voter participation. • Democracy & Debate – A platform that facilitates dialogue, discussions, and civic education aimed at strengthening democratic awareness and engagement within the Tibetan diaspora. • All About Tibet – A digital platform dedicated to sharing informative content about Tibetan society, governance, and current affairs to help broaden public understanding. Disclaimer: Democracy & Debate (D&D) is a non-partisan and independent civic education initiative. D&D and the featured initiatives does not endorse or oppose any candidate, political position, or policy stance. © Democracy & Debate — Educational initiative on Tibetan democracy. 👉 Follow Democracy and Debate for more educational content on Tibetan democracy: • Facebook: Democracy and Debate • Instagram: @democracy.debate • Website: www.democracyanddebate.org #DemocracyAndDebate #TibetanElections #TibetanDemocracy #CivicEducation