Transforming our world
through nonviolent action
through nonviolent action
We work in solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and independence. We are a chapter-based network of young people and activists around the world. Through education, grassroots organizing, and nonviolent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom.
Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) was founded in New York City in 1994 by a group of Tibetans and young students and supporters.
Read Our StoryThrough education, grassroots organizing, and nonviolent direct action, we campaign for Tibetans’ fundamental right to political freedom.
Our WorkStart a chapter, intern/volunteer with us, attend our trainings and workshops, donate and raise your voice for those who have none.
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NEW YORK CITY, October 20th—Today at 12:59PM EST, Enes Kanter, an NBA player with the Boston Celtics, tweeted a powerful video statement in support of the Tibetan people and their struggle for human rights and freedom from Chinese rule. In a two...
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Pyrgos, 20 October — The three Tibetan-rights activists who disrupted the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony on Tuesday have just been released from police detention following their appearance in court today. Chemi Lhamo (Tibetan-Canadian), Jason Leith (United Kingdom) of London-based campaign organization Free Tibet,...
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TIBETAN ACTIVISTS DETAINED FOR SECOND TIME AFTER LEAVING THE PRESS CONFERENCE ATHENS, 19 October — Just hours before the Olympic Torch handover at the Acropolis, rights groups - International Tibet Network, World Uyghur Congress, and Students for a Free Tibet - held...
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OLYMPIA, October 18—Tibetan rights activists protesting against the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics disrupted the official torch lighting ceremony at the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia, Greece. The activists, Tibetan-Canadian Chemi Lhamo, Jason Leith of London-based Free Tibet, and Fern MacDougal gained access to...
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Students for a Free Tibet condemns the International Olympic Committee’s hypocrisy as Beijing 2022 set to officially receive the Olympic Torch. ***High Res photos available at http://bit.ly/SFTMedia123; interviews with action participants and movement leaders on request HAPPENING NOW: ATHENS - Tibetan and...
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Dear Tom Buhrow, Chairman; Tim Davie, Director General; Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer; Hubert T. Lacroix, President and Chief Executive Officer; David M. Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer; JB Perrette, President & Chief Executive Officer; Merete Eldrup, Chief Executive...
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