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.
Latest News!
Global Week of Action 2023: Thermofisher Scientific
Inauguration Ceremony Of The Tongsten Football Academy
The Tibetan Women’s Association President acknowledged the warm invitation and attended the inauguration ceremony of the Tibetan National Sports Association’s Tongtsen Football Academy in Dekyiling (Dehradun) to show support and value the Tibetan sports.
India Plans To Build a Hydropower Project
Abroad Students Visit In Central TWA
A Meeting With The Kios Foundation
14th January 2023,
A brief meeting took place between Kios foundation and Central TWA’s Project Officer, Ms. Tenzin Yingsel, who highlighted the aims and reports of the organization. A warm gratitude towards the foundation for their valuable time and consideration.
H.H. The Dalai Lama's 3-Days Teaching in Bodhgaya
China Builds Planetarium in Tibet
Bharat Tibet Samanvay Sangh: Manthan 2022
From 17th -18th December 2022,
Central TWA’s Vice President alongside our important Chief Guest, Ranchi MLA Shri C. P. Singh ji attended the 2days National Meeting for the winter session which was organized by Bharat Tibet Samanvay Sangh at MDLM Hospital & Research Centre, Booti, Ranchi (Jharkhand). We were pleased by the organizer’s warm invitation and most certainly appreciate their immense support.
Insolidarity Against Chinese Intruders
On 15th December 2022,
A solidarity rally was held at McLeod Main Square, demonstrated by the 5 major NGOs of Dharamshala to affirm support for the Indian armies who ceased incursion carried out by the Chinese armies at the India China Border in Tawang sector, Arunachal Pradesh.
26th Anniversary of The Himalayan Festival
In-Solidarity Against China's Dictatorship
On 7th December 2022,
Palden Lhamo Duechen
On 7th December 2022,
On Wednesday Morning, Central TWA conducted a ritual called Palden Lhamo which is performed every year on October 15, according to the Tibetan calendar.
Candle Light March On A4 Revolution
Clean-Up Day
On 2nd December 2022,
On Friday Morning from 9am, Clean Upper Dharamshala Programme (CUDP) and Planet for Plants & Animals jointly conducted a Clean-Up Day co-operatively participated by 7 major NGOs based in Dharamshala including Central TWA around Jogiwara road, Mcleod Ganj.
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