Light of Truth Award

INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET

The Light of Truth Award is the highest honor bestowed by the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) to recognize individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the promotion of human rights and democratic freedoms. Established in 1995, the award’s cause is rooted in the preservation of the Tibetan people's unique cultural, religious, and linguistic identity in the face of political repression. Its objective is to highlight the "light" that global advocacy draws to the Tibetan struggle, symbolized by the presentation of a traditional Tibetan butter lamp. The award's mission is to empower global voices that challenge injustice through non-violence and dialogue, while its vision aligns with a future where the Tibetan people can exercise self-determination and live with dignity. By celebrating international solidarity, the award seeks to ensure that the "power of truth" remains a central force in resolving the Tibet-China dispute and promoting global peace.

Sl.	Name	Country	Year	Awarded For
35	Nancy Pelosi	USA	2024	Speaker Emerita; for her lifelong, unwavering support for the people of Tibet.
34	Grace Spring	USA	2018	Activist; for her decades of dedicated grassroots support and art-based advocacy.
33	Robert Ford	UK	2013	For his service to the Government of Tibet and tireless lifelong advocacy.
32	Intl. Commission of Jurists	Switzerland	2013	For their landmark legal reports establishing the status of Tibet.
31	Sigrid Joss-Arnd	Switzerland	2013	For providing vital aid via the Swiss Red Cross to refugees since the 1960s.
30	C. Schwarz-Schilling	Germany	2013	For his political efforts within Europe to support Tibetan freedom.
29	Theo van Boven	Netherlands	2013	Jurist; for highlighting Tibet's human rights within the United Nations.
28	George Patterson	Scotland	2011	Journalist; for his early reporting on the 1950s Tibetan resistance.
27	Wang Lixiong	China	2009	Chinese scholar; for his courageous and balanced writing on Tibetan issues.
26	Julia Taft	USA	2009	Special Coordinator; for her humanitarian and diplomatic service to refugees.
25	Hergé Foundation	Belgium	2006	For Tintin in Tibet, introducing the cause to millions of readers.
24	Desmond Tutu	South Africa	2006	Archbishop; for his global advocacy for peace, justice, and non-violence.
23	Elie Wiesel	Romania	2005	Nobel Laureate; for his moral stand against the erasure of culture and memory.
22	Carl Gershman	USA	2005	President of NED; for supporting Tibetan democratic institutions.
21	Lowell Thomas, Jr.	USA	2005	Explorer; for documenting Tibet's culture before the 1950 occupation.
20	Václav Havel	Czech Republic	2004	Former President; for moral leadership and friendship with the Dalai Lama.
19	Irmtraut Wäger	Germany	2004	For 40 years of service helping Tibetan refugees become self-reliant.
18	Otto Graf Lambsdorff	Germany	2004	For strengthening the democratic structure of the Tibetans in exile.
17	Benjamin A. Gilman	USA	2003	US Representative; for promoting the landmark Tibet Policy Act.
16	Robert Thurman	USA	2003	Scholar; for the preservation of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist culture.
15	Michele Bohana	USA	2003	Activist; for founding the Institute for Asian Democracy.
14	Heinrich Harrer	Austria	2002	Author; for his lifelong friendship and global documentation of Tibet.
13	Petra Kelly	Germany	2002	Co-founder of Green Party; for pioneering European political support.
12	The People of India	India	2001	For providing a safe haven and second home for the Tibetan diaspora.
11	Richard C. Blum	USA	2000	Founder of American Himalayan Foundation; for humanitarian aid.
10	Hugh Richardson	Scotland	1999	Diplomat; for his unique first-hand testimony of an independent Tibet.
9	Danielle Mitterrand	France	1999	Former First Lady; for human rights work via the France Libertés Foundation.
8	Martin Scorsese	USA	1998	Director of Kundun; for raising global awareness through cinema.
7	Melissa Mathison	USA	1998	Screenwriter of Kundun; for her sensitive portrayal of Tibetan history.
6	Charlie Rose	USA	1997	TV Host; for providing a platform for the cause in mainstream media.
5	Claiborne Pell	USA	1997	US Senator; for his career-long legislative work supporting Tibetan rights.
4	Richard Gere	USA	1996	Actor; for long-term advocacy and leadership as Chairman of ICT.
3	Lavinia Currier	USA	1996	Philanthropist; for supporting Tibetan cultural and relief projects.
2	Michael Currier	USA	1996	Philanthropist; for humanitarian contributions to the Tibetan community.
1	A. M. Rosenthal	USA	1995	Former NYT editor; for his persistent and early coverage of Tibet's plight.

INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET

Light of Truth Award

Light of Truth Award

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