“Despite facing different difficulties and challenges,
establish your present will and determination like a mountain.”
“Despite facing different difficulties and challenges,
establish your present will and determination like a mountain.”
“Despite facing different difficulties and challenges,
establish your present will and determination like a mountain.”
This list provides summary details of the self-immolations by Tibetans since February, 2009.
Publications And Report
TYC MISSION STATEMENT
Members of TYC accept to perform the following tasks :
- To dedicate oneself to the task of serving one’s country and people under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Spiritual and Temporal Ruler of Tibet.
- To promote and protect national unity and integrity by giving up all distinctions based on religion, regionalism or status.
- To work for the preservation and promotion of religion and Tibet’s unique culture and traditions.
- To struggle for the total independence of Tibet even at the cost of one’s life.
TYC also organises cultural exhibitions and festivals to create awareness among the people of the world of Tibet’s culture. Social & Educational: TYC engages in a wide variety of activities aimed at helping those in need and alleviating some of the most urgent social and educational problems. These range from organisms broom squads to building public toilets, conducting health education programmes to blood donation, holding adult education classes to starting schools and planting trees.
TYC UPDATES
Black Hat March | Day 6 : From Padhar to Mandi
Day 6 began early at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s program. Shortly thereafter, the march commenced. On the way to Mandi, the marchers were graciously hosted for lunch at a Gurudwara by members of the Sikh community, who warmly served meals to all. At around […]
Black Hat March | Day 5: From Bir to Padhar
The fifth day of the Black Hat March commenced at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee on the day’s planned activities. Although there were no Tibetan settlements along the route, the marchers felt a strong sense of support from well-wishers between Bir and Padhar as they continued their journey […]
Black Hat March | Day 4: From Tashijong to Bir
Day 4 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM with prayer meetings, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. At around 9:30 AM, the marchers were warmly welcomed at the Ghatta Kangra–Mandi border by representatives of the Bir Local Assembly, the Bir Tibetan Settlement Officer, the Chauntra […]
CAMPAIGN EVENTS
Details of Campaign Events organised by Tibetan Youth Congress
RECENT EVENTS

Black Hat March | Day 6 : From Padhar to Mandi
Day 6 began early at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s program. Shortly thereafter, the march commenced. On the way to Mandi, the marchers were graciously hosted for lunch at a Gurudwara by members of the Sikh community, who warmly served meals to all. At around […]

Black Hat March | Day 5: From Bir to Padhar
The fifth day of the Black Hat March commenced at 5:00 AM with prayers, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee on the day’s planned activities. Although there were no Tibetan settlements along the route, the marchers felt a strong sense of support from well-wishers between Bir and Padhar as they continued their journey […]

Black Hat March | Day 4: From Tashijong to Bir
Day 4 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM with prayer meetings, followed by a briefing from the organizing committee outlining the day’s activities. At around 9:30 AM, the marchers were warmly welcomed at the Ghatta Kangra–Mandi border by representatives of the Bir Local Assembly, the Bir Tibetan Settlement Officer, the Chauntra […]

Black Hat March | Day 3: From Gopalpur to Tashijong
Day 3 of the Black Hat March began early at 5:00 AM with a prayer meeting followed by a briefing from the organizing committee. The march commenced from TCV Gopalpur School. At around 9:00 am, the TYC marchers received a warm welcome from the former MLA of Palampur, Shri Parveen Kumar, along with his colleagues, […]

Black Hat March | Day 2: From Sarah to Gopalpur
Day 2 – The day began early at 5 AM with a prayer meets and a briefing by the organizing committee. Soon after, the march set off from Sarah Tibetan Studies College, making its way toward TCV Gopalpur via Dadh. At Dadh, members of the Tibetan community of Chamunda, along with Himalayan Parivar National Secretary […]

Black Hat March Begins: Standing Against China’s so-called Ethnic Unity Law
On March 31, 2026, the Tibetan Youth Congress officially launched the Black Hat March on a historically significant day—commemorating the moment when His Holiness The Great 14th Dalai Lama, cabinet members, and thousands of Tibetans, were forced into exile and stepped onto foreign soil as a refugee because of military and illegal occupation of Tibet […]

Australia Tibet Council Delegation Meets Tibetan Civil Society
On 19 March, 2026, the Australia Tibet Council delegation visited the Tibetan Youth Congress for a meaningful engagement with Tibetan civil society representatives. The delegation included Ms Emma Davidson (Former Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly), Ms Sarah Redshaw (Councillor, Blue Mountains Local Council), Ms Brittney Henderson (Melbourne candidate for VIC State Parliament […]

Central Tibetan Youth Congress Receives Visit from RTYC Japan President
On March 13, 2026, the Central Tibetan Youth Congress received a visit from Tsering Dorjee, President of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Japan. He was welcomed by TYC Centrex President Tsering Chomphel la, General Secretary Tenzin Lobsang la, and former President Gonpo Dhundup la, reflecting the unity that binds Tibetan Youth Congress chapters worldwide. The […]

Tibetan Youth Congress Meets with Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society
On March 13th, Tibetan Youth Congress President Tsering Chomphel and former President Gonpo Dhundup met with Professor Anand Kumar, Surender Kumar, and Jyotsna Roy, executive members of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society and long-time supporters of Tibet. The meeting sparked a renewed sense of unity and determined resolve between the Tibetan community and their Indian allies. […]

67th Tibetan National Uprising Day: Standing Against Oppression
On 10th March 1959, waves of desperate hope and terror swept through Lhasa as Tibetans bravely risked everything (lives, families, future) to shield His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and fight for the soul of their homeland. This uprising, forever branded with courage and sorrow, still fuels the unyielding spirit at the core of the […]

Strengthening Solidarity: Collaborative Efforts Between the Indian Uyghur Society and Tibetan Youth Congress
On 4th March 2026, the Indian Uyghur Society (IUS) President, Mr Wasim Abdullah, and General Secretary, Mr Talat Feroz, visited the Tibetan Youth Congress office and met with TYC President Mr Tsering Chomphel. During the meeting, they discussed their experiences in activism movements against the Chinese Communist regime’s repression in both Tibet and Uyghur (East […]

Tibetan Youth Congress Meets Taiwan Delegation: Strengthening Ties for the Tibetan Cause
On 27th February 2026, the Tibetan Youth Congress President, Tsering Chomphel, and Vice President, Tashi Targyal, along with other Tibetan civil society representatives, met with a Taiwan delegation in the Tibetan Youth Congress office conference room. The Taiwan delegation included Ms. Wu Pei Yi, Member of the Legislative Yuan and President of the Taiwan Parliamentary […]























