International Tibet Independence Movement
Non-profit organisation
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The International Tibet Independence Movement (ITIM) is a nonprofit organization, founded on 18 March 1995, that supports Tibetan independence from the People's Republic of China:
- "only independence for Tibet can ensure the survival of the Tibetan land and its people, culture, and religion."[1]
| Formation | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Tibetan independence, human rights in Tibet |
President | Benjamin Cox |
Main organ | Board of directors |
| Website | http://rangzen.org |
| Remarks | Rangzen means independence |
ITIM was founded and is based in the city of Fishers, Indiana, in the United States.[1]
History
The International Tibet Independence Movement, was founded in 1995 by Thubten Jigme Norbu, brother of the 14th Dalai Lama, and Larry Gerstein.[1] The organization protested against the PRC in San Francisco during the 2008 Summer Olympics[2] and supported calls for the boycotting of the Olympics. The group has organized numerous "March for Tibet's Independence" events, in Washington, D.C., Indiana, Florida and elsewhere.[3]