Insights From The Roof Of The World: Conversations on Tibet FNVA

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Tenzin Pema la who fought and raised the Tibetan national flag, drew thousands of Tibetans at the Matrix Fight Night (MFN)14 in Noida, India.
She shares with us her journey from a young girl growing up in the Himalayas and how drawing inspiration from the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali she embarked on a remarkable journey into the realm of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
She illuminates the day-to-day challenges she encounters, underscoring the rigorous training regimen essential for achieving excellence in this sport. She articulates her aspiration to not only represent Tibetans on the international stage but also to contribute to the betterment of the Tibetan community by imparting her expertise in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) through comprehensive training programs.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Dr. Dickey Choedon la who shares insights from her research paper "Changing Legal Identity: Tibetans’ View on Indian Citizenship" which expounds and explores on the recent surge of Tibetans applying of Indian Citizenship and procuring Indian Passports legally.
She engages on the complex realities faced by Tibetans in exile, as they navigate geopolitical challenges and pursue better opportunities, from her personal experience and the anecdotes of individuals whom she interviewed. The growing number of Tibetans opting for Indian citizenship also raises questions about the continuity and cohesion of the Tibetan freedom movement.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Thupten Rinzin la who recounts his journey since joining the Central Tibetan Administration in 2014, shedding light on pathways to civil service within the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. As Coordinator of the India Tibet Coordination Office (which is based in New Delhi), he discusses initiatives to bolster support for Tibetans in India and the importance of engaging youth. Additionally, he reflects on his experience as a recipient of the Tibetan Scholarship Programme, emphasising its meaningful impact on Tibetan diasporic development.
Disclaimer: This session was recorded when Thupten Rinzin la was the Coordinator of India Tibet Coordination Office, he is not the Coordinator currently but continues to serve the Central Tibetan Administration in the Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD) based in Dharamshala.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Tenzin Passang la, the current India National Director of Students for a Free Tibet - India. Tenzin Passang la unfolds the origins of Students for a Free Tibet, a prominent Tibet Support Group globally, shedding light on the driving forces that led her to become an integral part of it. She passionately articulates the critical role that SFT plays in addressing the challenging circumstances faced by Tibet, a region under occupation.
She further expounds on the various initiatives orchestrated by SFT to counteract the misleading narratives propagated by Beijing concerning Tibet. The conversation provides valuable insights into the organisation's commitment to fostering awareness and advocating for the rights and freedom of the Tibetan people.
Moreover, she offers a poignant glimpse into her personal journey, recounting her time at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the profound impact it had on her perspective. A particularly inspiring segment unfolds as she shares her triumphant battle against cancer, a testament to resilience and the unwavering support she received from her family and friends.

The Fault Lines is a series by FNVA that discuss developments occurring on our Indian frontiers. Engaging extensively with the Universities on these regions and bringing them to the fore.
The Second Episode of The Fault Lines sees Claude Arpi, Author, Tibet Expert, Advisor at FNVA and Director of the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture at Auroville addressing on the topic "The Sino-Indian Boundary - A Historical Background with emphasis on the Ladakh sector".
Claude Arpi here with us the historical background and significance of Ladakh when it comes the current India - China Boundary which was previously the India - Tibet Border. Also emphasising the role of Tibet and Tibetans in this Ladakh sector of the Indian border and brings to light recent development in the region. Further highlighting the central role that the Dalai Lama plays here in this region that is connected to current China but erstwhile independent Tibet.
This Episode is moderated by Professor Sonam Joldan from the University of Ladakh and was addressed to the University of Ladakh.
The lecture is divided into two part and each one ends with an engaging Q and A session with the students and faculties of the University of Ladakh.

The Fault Lines is a series by FNVA that discuss developments occurring on our Indian frontiers. Engaging extensively with the Universities on these regions and bringing them to the fore.
The First Episode of The Fault Lines sees Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, the Dean of the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and FNVA Trustee addressing on the topic "Western Sector of the Border in India-China Relations".
This Episode is moderated by Professor Sonam Joldan from the University of Ladakh and was addressed to the University of Ladakh on 16th May, 2023. Professor Srikanth Kondapalli gives an overall take on the Western Sector in the Indian Border and gradually dwells into detail and complexity surrounding this.
The lecture ends with an engaging Q and A session with the students and faculties of the University of Ladakh.