On 25th September 2022, TYC President Gonpo Dhondup had a meeting with the President of the Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE), Dalha la, along with other board members. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss strategies and plans for strengthening the freedom struggle and promoting the Tibetan cause through joint actions in the future.

During the meeting, the participants engaged in fruitful discussions on various aspects related to the Tibetan freedom movement. They shared ideas, insights, and experiences to enhance their collective efforts in advocating for the rights and aspirations of the Tibetan people. The meeting provided an opportunity for TYC and TYAE to collaborate and work together towards common goals.

After the meeting, TYAE board members hosted a lunch, fostering camaraderie and strengthening the bond between the two organizations. Such interactions and exchanges of ideas are essential for maintaining unity and solidarity within the Tibetan diaspora and for advancing the cause of Tibet.

TYC President along with the participants of the UN Advocacy Training in Geneva

President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup, actively participated in a three-day United Nations advocacy training organized by the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), in collaboration with the Tibet Bureau, Geneva, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The training took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from September 19th to September 21st, 2022.

The primary objective of the training was to introduce and enhance participants’ understanding of Tibet advocacy at the United Nations and its mechanisms. It aimed to provide fundamental knowledge and raise awareness about effectively advocating for Tibet-related issues within the UN system. The training covered various topics, including UN procedures, human rights advocacy, diplomatic engagement, and strategies for promoting the Tibetan cause on the international stage.

 

By participating in this training, Mr. Gonpo Dhundup and other attendees had the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in UN advocacy, which would further contribute to their efforts in raising awareness and garnering support for Tibet-related issues at the international level.

The withdrawal of 8 Regional chapters of Tibetan Youth Congress during 2013 General Body Meeting led to consequent efforts by the executive members of TYC for reunification and reestablishment of these chapters.

In 2016, with the efforts of the 15^th TYC Centrex members, RTYC Bangalore and RTYC Mundgod reunited under TYC Centrex as their officially recognized regional chapter.

In 2019, after the 17^th GBM, when the 17^th Central Executive members took over the TYC Office, the issue with 6 Regional Chapters (Bylakuppe, Hunsur, Kollegal, Ladakh, Dalhousie and Pandoh) still remains unresolved.

On 17^th September 2019, TYC President Mr. Gonpo Dhundup and TYC General Secretary Mr. Sonam Tsering visited Ladakh and had meeting with the executives and members of RTYC Leh Ladakh. They had heated discussion and deliberations for 10 days after which RTYC Leh Ladakh decided for a conditional reunification under TYC. They have successfully participated on the 50^th Working Committee Meeting held at Dharamshala in 2021.

 

Post Covid, with an aim to reunite the remaining regional chapters, TYC Centrex Office formed a Committee of four members who will work for the reunification and reestablishment of the 3 regional chapters in Southern India. The committee was led by President with Vice-president, General Secretary and Cultural Secretary of the TYC.

On 13^th March 2022, the TYC Centrex Committee visited 3 Regional chapters in South India. In Bylakuppe, the TYC Centrex put a lot of efforts to talk with the executives of regional chapter in Bylakuppe but all the efforts went in vain. So as to resolve the problem, TYC Centrex members had a public meeting in Bylakuppe and with their opinion; TYC managed to re-establish an officially recognized RTYC Bykaluppe and elected new executives for the chapter.

The same issue happened in Hunsur where TYC Centrex received no cooperation from the regional executives of RTYC Hunsur to interact with the regional members. . Likewise in Bylakuppe, TYC Centrex elected new executives and re-established the official chapter of RTYC Hunsur.

The chapter reestablishment and reunification in Kollegal still remains unresolved despite serious efforts from the TYC Centrex.

On 10^th June 2022, TYC President, Vice President, General Secretary and Organizational Secretary visited Pandoh and had a public meeting with Pandoh. With the decision of the public, RTYC Pandoh was reunified under TYC but soon after, they changed their decision.

on 13^th June 2022, TYC Centrex had a meeting with the public in Dalhousie arranged by RTYC Dalhousie. With a decision of the majority, the long standing issue got resolved and RTYC Dalhousie finally was reunified under TYC.

 

Mr. Gonpo Dhundup, President of TYC met with 30 young fellows of the Gurukul Program under the Foundation for Universal Responsibility on 14^th June 2022. TYC President spoke on Tibetan Freedom struggles since the annexation of Tibet by China and also talked about the significance of TYC in the history of Tibet’s struggle for independence.

On 3^rd June 2022, TYC General Secretary Mr. Sonam Tsering la met with a group of students from Miao Sambota Tibetan School (STS), who visited our office under the Tibetan Student’s Educational Tour Program organized by the Lha Charitable Trust. He briefed them about TYC political campaigns and encouraged them to educate themselves to be able to contribute to the Tibetan cause in the near future.

TYC General Secretary Mr. Sonam Tsering welcomed Sam Walton, Chief Executive Officer at the Free Tibet and Tibet Watch along with Wangden Kyab, Tibet Watch Dharamshala Manager who paid a visit to the TYC Office on 12^th May 2022. Sonam Tsering talked about TYC and its campaign works and discussed possibilities of collaboration work in the near future to bring the issue of Tibet on the International platform.

TYC Vice President Mr. Lobsang Tsering and Joint Secretary Mr. Tsewang Rabgyal met with Professors and Students from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISC) at the TYC Office on 13^th April 2022. They briefed them about Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Freedom Movement, and the current critical situation inside Tibet.

The renowned spiritual leader of Arunachal Pradesh and former Abbot of Tawang Monastery Guru Tulku Rinpoche, who received a Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, along with MLA Dorjee Wangdi Karma, MLA Dongru Siongju, Madam Sonam Chojom, and Dorjee Wangdi Namsa were warmly received by the Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Women’s Association, National Democratic Party of Tibet and Students for a Free Tibet (India) on 30^th March 2022.

High Tea and an interactive Program were organized in the TYC Office. TYC Joint Secretary Mr. Tsewang Rabgyal, Organizational Secretary Mr. Penpa Tsering and Information Secretary Ms. Lhamo extended heartfelt gratitude to Rinpoche for his constant support and involvement in the Tibetan Freedom Movement.

On 29^th March 2022, Former TYC Centrex and Director of Tibet Fund Kungoe Kasur Lobsang Nyendak la visited the TYC Office and had detailed discussions on the joint actions taken by the two organizations to empower and strengthen the Tibetan Freedom Struggle.