Bern, 4 March 2026: The Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein has inaugurated a week-long peaceful rally and solidarity walk from the Swiss Federal Parliament (Bundeshaus) in Bern to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Zurich, running from 4 to 10 March 2026.

Around fifteen participants, the highest age participant is around 75 years old, and the youngest is 35 years old, which symbolises intergenerational commitment and unity. The event is rooted in non-violence, dignity, and constructive dialogue, aiming to raise awareness of humanitarian concerns in Tibet and call for transparency, respect for human rights, and adherence to legal standards in Tibetan regions.

Representative Thinley Chukki addressed the participants at the launch: “Today, as we gather in front of the Swiss Parliament, I thank our guest of honour, a Member of Parliament, for inaugurating this peace march. This march coincides with the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and seeks to draw global attention to the suffering of Tibetans in Tibet. Over one million Tibetan children face forced residential schooling, and in 2024 alone, around 650,000 Tibetans were effected by the forced labour programmes according to the UN reports. Infrastructure projects and dams have displaced nearly one million Tibetans, depriving them of their livelihoods.

We call on the international community to recognise these violations and extend their support. I thank all participants for dedicating seven days of their lives to this cause. May our efforts advance freedom in Tibet, a peaceful resolution of the Sino-Tibetan conflict, and the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

Katharina Prelicz-Huber, Member of the National Council of Switzerland, expressed her support, conveying the solidarity of the Tibetan Parliamentary Group and providing a message to be delivered on 10 March, marking the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan People’s Uprising. The letter was signed by co-presidents Councillor of States Diana Moser, National Councillor Leonore Borges, National Councillor Nick Gucker, National Councillor Fabian Molina, and Maya Graf, Councillor of States.

Beyond Tibet, the march carries a universal message: in a world affected by war, conflict, and human suffering, peace, dialogue, and non-violence remain essential. Inspired by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the Tibetan Community emphasises that lasting solutions come through respect, understanding, and peaceful negotiation.

The march from Bern to Zurich stands as both a call for justice in Tibet and a symbolic gesture of solidarity with all peoples affected by war and instability worldwide.

-Report filed by Office of Tibet, Geneva