Dharamshala: A former Tibetan political prisoner and filmmaker, Dhondup Wangchen, addressed civil servants of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on the human rights situation in Tibet at Sikyong Hall as a part of the Tibet Museum’s bi-monthly talk series.
The renowned activist, well-known for his documentary “Leaving Fear Behind” (called Jigdrel in Tibetan), was introduced in a brief bio by Secretary Karma Choeying of the Department of Information and International Relations, CTA, before the address.
In his talk, Dhondup Wangchen recalled the ensuing struggles he underwent following his arrest in 2008 to shed light on the People’s Republic of China’s violation of Human Rights in Tibet. He also went into detail about how he and his fellow activists carried out campaigns inside Tibet, such as the publication and distribution of books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and books with accurate histories of Tibet, along with the production of a short documentary that condemns China’s repressive policies implemented inside Tibet.
Secretary Karma Choeying, Department of Information and International Relations, CTA, presenting a ceremonial scarf as a token of appreciation to Dhondup Wangchen, a former Tibetan political prisoner and filmmaker. Photo / Tenzin Jigme Taydeh / tibet.net
Dhondup Wangchen, a former Tibetan political prisoner and filmmaker, interacting with the CTA staff. Photo / Tenzin Jigme Taydeh / tibet.net
Group photo of the CTA staff with Dhondup Wangchen, a former Tibetan political prisoner and filmmaker. Photo / Tenzin Jigme Taydeh / tibet.net
