Action: Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI), an international organization that works against human rights abuses, has devoted efforts towards the situation in Tibet. One of the ways in which AI takes action is through letter writing campaigns. Visit their web site at www.amnesty.ca and find out how you and your classmates can help to end the oppression in Tibet. Or, go specifically to www.amnesty.ca/library/1999/ASA1712.htm for archival information on their Tibet campaign.

Action: Your School's Awarenessl

Find a newspaper article about a recent event in Tibet. Does it mention a human rights issue? What do you think an abuse of human rights is? Explain how the article helps or does not help people in Canada to understand what is happening in Tibet.

Interview another student at your school. Ask them if they know where Tibet is and what is happening there. Think of other questions you could ask, such as:
*What can Canadians do to help end Human Rights abuses in Tibet?
*Have you ever met or spoken to a Tibetan Buddhist monk? (many have travelled to Canadian towns and cities to raise awareness about Tibet)
*Have events like the Free Tibet concerts and awareness from bands like the Beastie Boys increased your consciousness about Tibet?
Bring a small tape recorder or take notes, and write an article for your school newspaper, or post the answers on the internet.

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