www.tibetsociety.com

In the UK you can ...

search on the Internet and get unbiased information

express your beliefs and opinion without the threat of jail

can lobby for change without fear of reprisals

can celebrate and share your culture and traditions

In Tibet, the basic right of freedom of expression does not exist.

Despite assurances to the contrary, the Chinese government continue to follow a draconian policy on freedom of expression and democracy ... and western governments and companies continue to fall in line with these policies. Microsoft, Yahoo and Google have now all kowtowed to the repressive censorship policies that allow the Chinese authorities not only to control what can be read on the Internet, but also to promulgate its own propaganda.

But there are opportunities for change … China is a member of the World Trade Organisation and will have to come in line with WTO compliance policies and working practices. The 2008 Olympics will put China under the world’s scrutiny. There is divergence within the population of China, with an emerging wealthy class wanting things western. There are the beginnings of dissent at grassroots levels, with many people resigning from the Communist party, wanting elections to local councils and even publicly criticising China’s media and information policies.

Now is the time to make a difference ...join us at the Tibet Society and be part of our campaign to lobby our government for action on Tibet.

Your membership will enable the Tibet Society to continue its crucial work which includes lobbying the government and other bodies on the issue of Tibet, fostering greater understanding between parliamentarians from the UK and the Tibetan Government in Exile, supporting Tibetans in the UK to make their voice heard, helping the Tibetan Government in Exile in their democratic processes.

Annual membership: £20; Concessionary (students, unwaged etc) £10; Family or overseas £32; Life £400

Members of the Tibet Society receive Tibet Society briefings (updating on news and current actions), emails for action, and access to background information and materials.

www.enlightenedgifts.org/acatalog/membership.html