Dharamshala — To honour the extraordinary legacy of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, the International Tibet Network awards the Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage to Tibetan human rights defenders who demonstrate a deep commitment to the freedom and rights of the Tibetan people, often at great personal risk. This year, the Medal of Courage was awarded to Hungkar Dorjee Rinpoche.

Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Maria Corina Machado to congratulate her on being awarded 2025's Nobel Peace Prize for her resolute efforts to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and her determination to achieve a peaceful, equitable society.

Dharamshala — The Election Commission of Central Tibetan Administration announced on October 7, 2025, that primary election of the 2025-26 for Sikyong and member of 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile will be held on February 1, 2026 and the final election will be hel on April 26, 2025, on the same day for Tibetans around the world. The official slogans for the 2025-26 Tibetan Elections is " I am Tibet, I vote for Tibet," signifying unity and strength of the Tibetan people.

Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Dame Sarah Mullally to congratulate her on being appointed the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in London, England. His Holiness wrote: "if more of our leaders were women, the world would be a more understanding, peaceful place. Your appointment is a beacon of hope."

Taipei — People from Tibet, Hong Kong, East Turkestan, Southern Mongolia and Taiwan protested against the Chinese Communist Party on the Chinese national day. They stated that the CCP violates the freedom, democracy and human rights of occupied peoples, oppresses its own people, colonises and extends its control over neighbouring countries and peoples. Therefore, the continued existence of the CCP regime poses a serious threat to the security and development of the global community.

Dharamshala — The 10th session of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile concluded on Thursday. During the eight days, the MPs adopted a resolution of gratitude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a resolution of solidarity for Tibetans living in Tibet. The resolution condemned China’s sinicization policies in Tibet, including forced boarding schools for Tibetan children, restrictions on monasteries, and the suppression of Tibetan language and education.