International Tibet Network

International Tibet Network
Founded2000
TypeNon-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation
FocusHuman rights in Tibet
Location
  • San Francisco, California Field Office in Dharamshala
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
120+ member organizations
Executive Director
Mandie McKeown[1]
Staff
9
Websitetibetnetwork.org

The International Tibet Network, established in 2000, is a global coalition of Tibet-related non-governmental organisations campaigning to end the China's occupation and human rights violations in Tibet, and restore rights to the Tibetan people. Its purpose is to maximise the effectiveness of the worldwide Tibetan Freedom Movement. The Network works to increase the capacity of individual member organisations, develops coordinated strategic campaigns, and encourages increased cooperation among organisations.

Tibet Network members are committed to non-violence as a fundamental principle of the Tibetan struggle. They regard Tibet as an occupied country and recognise the Tibetan Government in Exile as the sole legitimate government of the Tibetan people. Beyond these principles, the International Tibet Network respects the variety of views and opinions of its member organisations, for example concerning Tibet's future political status, and believes that diversity strengthens the movement.

  1. ^ Gray, Denis D. (May 4, 2008). "Tibet backers have widespread network". San Francisco Chronicle.