On November 1st, after 10 years at SFT HQ, Lhadon Tethong will be stepping down as Executive Director. She is very pleased to announce that SFT’s current Deputy Director, Tenzin Dorjee (Tendor), will be stepping into this important position.

Read Lhadon’s personal message about the transition at SFT.

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 3rd for an evening of music and celebration to honor Lhadon’s 10 years at SFT. CLICK HERE for more details.

Yingsel goes underground to work for Tibetan freedom

One of China’s official Olympics mascots, the Tibetan antelope they call “Ying Ying” has defected from the Olympic team and has gone underground to work for Tibetan freedom. Yingsel (that’s her real Tibetan name) announced that she would no longer be used as a tool in the Chinese government’s efforts to use the Olympic Games as a means to cover up its brutal occupation of Tibet.

Click here to read the full press release.

Click here to view Students for a Free Tibet’s press conference held yesterday in New York City.

Learn more about Yingsel and find out how you can take action by visiting her blog: http://Yingsel2008.com