The International Tibet Youth Forum concluded on 20 July 2023, with the adoption of a joint declaration that reaffirmed commitment of the younger generation of Tibetans to the movement and established an action-plan as a blueprint for future advocacy and grassroots campaigns. The vast majority of the forum participants were V-TAG members from different parts of the world. This action plan covers six essential areas that emerged during the discussions: structural framework of V-TAG, capacity-building, coordination and collaboration, forging networks, lobbying and resource-pooling, and funding. Following three days of extensive discussions on Tibet advocacy, along with presentations of region-specific action plans, this comprehensive action plan has been formulated. Its primary purpose is to maximize efforts and strategize the promotion of Tibet advocacy within each region, ultimately aiming to achieve the restoration of Tibet’s freedom and ensure the exercise of self-determination for the Tibetan people.
V-TAG MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:
• Must be registered on the CTA V-TAG Portal
• Must abide by V-TAG Guidelines
*The timeline field of the action plan is to be filled by respective regional V-TAG members as per their advocacy calendar.
Structural Framework: Goal |
Key Objectives |
Action Steps |
Timeline |
Recruitment of new V-TAG members |
Outreach to specific age groups: students in high schools, Sunday schools, colleges, and universities, young professionals, working adults, etc. |
Promotional activities and campaigns at Sunday schools and local youth gatherings Sign-up stalls at community gatherings, festivals, concerts, exhibitions Community outreach programs |
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Raising awareness of V-TAG and its mission within the community |
Social media outreach V-TAG forum experience presentation Promotion through social media, QR scans, restroom advertising at local Tibetan businesses including popular local stores and restaurants |
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Appointment of a regional coordinator and assignment of roles to members |
Appointment of a regional coordinator based on their communication and leadership skills, political knowledge, ability to work in liaison with Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and other Tibet-interest groups Delegation of responsibilities to all local members on the basis of their educational background, skills, and interests |
Regional V-TAG members will elect their own regional coordinator |
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Sustenance of V-TAG |
Institutionalization of V-TAG under the umbrella of local Tibetan Associations to improve visibility, recognition, and sustainability of V-TAG |
Formally reach out to local Tibetan associations and propose an advocacy section, the associated duties of which the V-TAG will fulfill |