MEDIA RELEASE President of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile, H.E. Hon. Sikyong Penpa Tsering in Australia to launch the ‘Year of Compassion’ 2025-2026 SYDNEY (10 July 2025) – His Excellency Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025. The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a […]
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Tibetans and Australian Supporters to observe ‘Year of Compassion’ in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday
MEDIA RELEASE SYDNEY (7 July 2025) – Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration, will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025. The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a momentous week of events held across the world in celebration of His […]
The Voices of Africa: DeBruin Gospel Project in Australia to celebrate Africa Day
Photo Brave Media: Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Wednesday 21 May 2025. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (21 May) – Blending contemporary gospel with traditional African choral styles, the Di Bruin Gospel Project captivates audiences with their signature clap-and-tap rhythms, reminiscent of South Africa’s Apostolic churches from the 1960s. For the very first time in Australia, the award winning […]
UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent to hold its 4th Session (14 – 17 April)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Liverpool resident Tamirirashe (Tamisha) Matara has been invited to attend the 4th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent taking place in New York, 14 – 17 April. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) had been working to create a permanent Forum on People […]
A Major Win in Papua New Guinea’s Fight to End Sorcery Accusation Related Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAE, MOROBE PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEALandmark Decision Handed Down. Perpetrator Sentenced to 5 Years for Violation of The Glasman Act James Mon, of Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, was sentenced on March 12th to 5 years of imprisonment for violation of The Glassman Act. Mon was convicted of one count of Accusation […]
The Dalai Lama releases new book on his reincarnation
7 March 2025 – SYDNEY: On Monday 10 March, Tibetans across Australia will gather in major cities to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, marking a pivotal moment in their struggle against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) occupation. On 10 March 1959, Tibetans in Lhasa rose up against the invading Chinese People’s Liberation […]
Tibet Earthquake Victims Need Help, Not Harm
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tibetans and Tibet organisations around the world are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake [1] that struck Chinese-occupied Tibet on 7 January 2025 [2]. At this critical moment, the safety and welfare of those affected by the earthquake must be given full priority. To this end, we call on world governments to provide […]
Mosaic Sports Club to Represent Australia at the Socca World Cup 2024 in Oman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11 October – Sydney, Australia – Mosaic Sports Club is proud to announce that it has secured a prestigious license to send a team to represent Australia at the Socca World Cup 2024, taking place in Oman from November 29 to December 7. Organised by the International Socca Federation (ISF), this tournament brings […]
Foreign Minister of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile in Australia to seek support for resolution of Sino-Tibet conflict
Photo:Courtesy CTA/tibet.net CANBERRA (Monday 13 November) – The Tibet Information Office in Canberra announces the upcoming visit of Foreign Minister (Kalon) Norzin Dolma, Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration, to Australia between 14-18 November. This is Ms Dolma’s first visit to Australia since assuming the role of Kalon (Minister) in 2021. During her […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Engaging African Australian Communities with the UN-WGEPAD Preliminary Report
SYDNEY (11 August 2023) – In December 2022, the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (WGEPAD) made a historic first visit to Australia. The Working Group visited Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney and spoke to various instruments of government, human rights and community organisations and individuals. The visit presented an opportunity for the […]