International Campaign for Tibet
Women in Tibet are known for their strength and wisdom and as keepers of traditional culture. They have long enjoyed a somewhat better status in society compared to many cultures surrounding the Tibetan plateau. Female infanticide, for example, is unknown in Tibet. However, as the Dalai Lama's mother wrote, in Tibet "the husband-wife relationship was not one of equality. The woman is always subservient." The challenges within Tibetan society now are compounded by the struggle to maintain a distinct Tibetan culture as more and more Chinese settlers move into Tibet. Women have responded by becoming leaders in business and community organizations, nuns, educators, professors and writers. In addition, women in Tibet are at the forefront of the human rights and freedom movements. Women are slowly obtaining a less subservient role in society. ICT's 2010 Women of Tibet calendar pays homage to Tibetan women and how they confront issues of discrimination, poverty and national subjugation. Your purchase of this calendar provides funds for the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), which works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet, and helps to raise awareness about Tibet during this crucial period in its history. Founded in 1988, ICT is a nonprofit membership organization with offices in Washington, DC, Amsterdam, Berlin and Brussels. To find out more or to become a member, please visit www.savetibet.org.

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