Nobel Peace Laureates Launch ‘Thank You Tibet’ Campaign
Nobel Peace Laureates Mairead Maguire and Jody Williams today launched the Thank You Tibet! Campaign at a press conference in Dharamsala, India. Together with Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi, the women released a statement recognizing the many contributions made by Tibetans and His Holiness the Dalai Lama throughout their fifty years in exile.
“His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the people of Tibet affirm critical values that the world is in danger of losing. They are a model for all of us: despite the attack on their people and the displacement of their culture they preach and practice compassion and respect for the dignity of every person. Furthermore, by making a peaceful transition from ancient traditions of leadership by a small group of heriditary rulers to government by democratically elected leaders, Tibetans have set an admirable example. If a community exiled from their homeland and scattered across the world can come together and grow into a democratic society that respects human rights, every community can do so. The Tibetans also demonstrate how common core human values can and should transcend geography, ethnicity and culture.”
The campaign, organized by The Tibet Fund, will continue for the next six months, offering people worldwide the opportunity to post messages of thanks and support to Tibetans and His Holiness for their contributions to global peace and democracy.
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