http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/img/pic/M10_We_Small.jpgA new uprising is underway in Tibet. Tibetans are boldly asserting their identity and desire for freedom. A new generation is determined to finish what was started a half century ago when Tibetans defiantly rose up against China's occupation. Be a part of history, join a protest on March 10th – march for freedom in Tibet.
Want to learn more? Read about the 1959 Tibetan National Uprising.
TAKE ACTION: JOIN THE GLOBAL UPRISING
1) Join a March 10th protest near you. Help fan the winds of freedom blowing from the Arab world. On March 10th, march in solidarity with Tibetans inside Tibet as they assert their Tibetan identity and desire for freedom, democracy, and human rights.
2) Watch & Share SFT's March 10th Video. Inspire others to take action for Tibet.
4) Record your own video message(s) in the lead up to or on March 10th. Your video could include:
- If you are Tibetan, please make an "I am Tibetan" video. (view an "I am Tibetan" - Video from Amdo, Tibet and view SFT India's "I am Tibetan" video for inspiration!) If possible, record Tibetans speaking in front of famous landmarks (ie. London bridge, Golden Gate bridge, India Gate, etc) about what makes them Tibetan.
- Ask people to send messages of support to Tibetans inside Tibet and China. How have their actions inspired you? How do you continue to assert your Tibetan identity in exile? Why do you support the Tibetan freedom movement?
- Ask people to hold a photo of a political prisoner (find profiles at: www.FreeTibetanHeroes.org.) Send a message to that individual describing how their actions have inspired people you. What makes them your hero?
Upload your video to youtube.com or vimeo.com and spread the link on Facebook, Twitter, blogs, websites and other internet/social networking sites. The more widespread the videos, the easier it will be for Tibetans inside Tibet and China to view. Please also send your video link to grassroots[at]studentsforafreetibet.org and we will profile them on the SFT Blog.
5) Raise the Tibetan Flag on campus or in your community.
http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/img/pic/Raising%20Flag.jpgDuring the 2008 Uprising in Tibet, Tibetans inside Tibet carried homemade flags in the streets and hoisted them on top of Chinese government buildings. Helpful tips for your Flag Raising ceremony.
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