The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Mr. Penpa Tsering, sharply rejected Beijing’s claim over the Tibetan Buddhist reincarnation process during an address at the National Press Club on Thursday, calling China’s invocation of a “golden urn” system both historically unfounded and politically motivated.
Acclaimed actor, humanitarian, and long-time advocate for Tibet, Richard Gere, has been honored as the first-ever recipient of the Human Rights First (HRF) Visionary Award. The award was presented during the 2025 Human Rights First Awards Celebration on October 14 at Gotham Hall in New York City, recognizing Gere’s decades-long commitment to defending human rights and advancing humanitarian causes around the world.
