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At first it might seem like an exercise in futile feel-good cultural diplomacy, presenting three seemingly unrelated international acts on the same bill, artists separated by culture, language and custom.

On April 27 this year, South Africans will be celebrating Freedom Day, followed by World Children's Day on the 28th. Whilst we are all concerned about the innocent children of Iraq suffering the horrors of war

The budget session of the 13th Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies ended. In his concluding speech, the Chairperson, Mr Pema Jugney congratulated the members for having discussed a wide range of issues in a short period of time.

Agenda item 9 entitled: "Question of the violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in any part of the world." European Union: By the Ambassador of Greece, European Presidency on behalf of the European Union and

The 7th General Body Meeting of Tibetan Women's Association (TWA), the only Tibetan women's NGO in the exile diaspora, began today at the main hall of Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute in Dharamsala.

The United States accused China of a broad array of human rights violations on Monday including summary executions, torture, forced confessions, suppressing political dissent and denying religious freedom.

The U.S. State Department released its annual report on human rights situation in Tibet on March 31, 2003. This report is part of the overall Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2002 Released by its Bureau of Democracy

Tibetan monks prepare Tormas, a Buddhism, offering, during the official opening of the Taiwan-Tibet Exchange Foundation in Hsintien, Taipei County yesterday. (Rick Yi , Taiwan News)

The Taiwan-Tibet Exchange Foundation, which was inaugurated in January, started formal operations yesterday at its office in Hsintien City, Taipei County.

The European Union on Tuesday expressed concern at China's "extensive use" of the deathpenalty and said that torture, arbitrary arrests and religiousrepression were widespread.