Our History
The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) was originally founded on March 12, 1959, in Tibet. On this day - known as Women's Uprising Day - thousands of Tibetan women from all three provinces of Tibet gathered together in Lhasa to protest against the illegal occupation of Tibet by Communist China. Protesting peacefully outside the Potala Palace, hundreds of these women suffered brutally at the hands of the Chinese troops. They were arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and beaten without trial.
Aim & Objectives
TWA’s headquarters and key staff are based in north India – find out about our team here. We also have regional chapters (RTWA) throughout India and across the globe – see our contact us page for a map of current locations.
Our dedicated staff and supporters strive daily to fulful the aims detailed below; whilst our mothers and sisters across the world remain the victims of gross injustice and inequality, we will continue to work ceaselessly. Please browse our website to find out more about what we do and how you can support us.
Workshop On Civil Society Organizations
Australia Tibet Council Meeting
United Nations COP27 in 2022
From 6th -18th November 2022,
Four Tibetan Women delegations from the Tibet Climate Crisis coalition participated in the COP27 in Egypt. The coalition is made of the following groups Tibet Policy Institute, International Tibet Network, Tibet Watch, Students For A Free Tibet, and Tibet Justice Center. We believe that Tibet's climate must be a major part of the global climate discussion.
Tibetan Legal Awareness
The 12th Annual Nun's Empowerment Program
From 1st- 7th November 2022
Following a two-year break on the annual Nun’s Empowerment Program funded by Science Meets Dharma as a result of COVID-19. This year, the Central Tibetan Women’s Association organized the 12th Annual Nun’s Empowerment Program at Khachoe Gakhyil Ling Nunnery, Nepal.
CLEAN-UP DRIVE
On 28th October 2022,
Central TWA actively participated in a clean-up drive around Lingkor organized by the Clean Upper Dharamsala Programme (CUDP) to preserve and nurture nature and its surroundings.
THE US SENATOR AND STAFF DIRECTOR CECC
DHARAMSHALA TOUR
ASIA & AUSTRALASIA REGIONAL MEETING
HIGHER OFFICERS FORMAL MEETING
On 20th October 2022,
A short qualitative meeting took place between our President and our Guest; Mr. Sandesh Mishra (ITCO), Mr. Soumyadeep Datta (Free Tibet- a Voice From Assam), Rajat Khatri, and Dr. L.P Sharma (President-Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch Sikkim).
Youth Quake
On 13th October 2022,
The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights & Democracy (TCHRD) formally invited 5 different NGOs based in Dharamshala, including the Central TWA’s General Secretary & Joint Secretary, at a meeting, to partake in the ‘Youth quake’ dialogue project intentionally directed toward cultivating a culture of democracy in the Tibetan exile community. Therefore, the Youth quake provides a platform for the youth to discuss the values, principles, behaviours, and practices that are indispensable to the development of a democratic culture.
The Refugee Group Meetup
On 5th October 2022,
The Refugee Group was given friendly welcome and developed a well-acquaintance with Central TWA through the description of TWA’s biography and the status of Tibetan women in this day and age. Moreover, we regard and appreciate them for their contribution in purchasing some of our notable books.
4th Tibet River Conference
On 25th September 2022,
Central TWA's Environmental Officer was invited to attend the 4th Tibet Rivers Conference themed on Brahmaputra - Lifeline of North-East India at C.D Deshmukh Auditorium IIC, New Delhi engaging in the matters of Tibet's River and Asia's Lifeline. The event turned out great sharing knowledge and experience with the wide range of expertise serving the global environment.
Latest Updates
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All Tibetan women would, without exception, answer “yes” to the question “Today Tibet is free, do you want to go home?”