Tenzin Woesel Takrang, National Coordinator of the Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group (V-TAG) India, and Tenzin Palmo, General Secretary of V-TAG India, held a meeting with Mr. Georg Peter Gerd Enzweiler, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in India.
The meeting was also attended by Ms. Julia Indira Eugenie Enzweiler, Mr. Enzweiler’s wife; Mr. Stefan Schott of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) India; and Ms. Nupur Hasija, Head of Programs at FNF India. The discussion brought together representatives from diplomatic, civil society, and Tibetan community institutions to exchange perspectives on youth participation and advocacy.
The conversation focused on the role of Tibetan youth in advocacy, the importance of strengthening youth participation and leadership, and the contribution of the next generation to sustaining meaningful engagement on issues concerning Tibet and the Tibetan community. Discussions highlighted the value of creating opportunities for young Tibetans to develop their leadership capacities, participate in public dialogue, and contribute to advocacy initiatives.
The meeting was further joined by Mr. Tenzin Lobsang, General Secretary of the Tibetan Youth Congress, and Mr. Gonpo Dhondup, Member of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile representing U-Tsang. Their participation added perspectives from Tibetan youth leadership and representative institutions to the broader conversation.
The engagement reflected a shared interest in discussing the role of young people in civic participation, leadership development, and sustained advocacy. For V-TAG India, the meeting provided an opportunity to highlight the importance of empowering Tibetan youth and strengthening dialogue with diplomatic and civil society stakeholders on issues affecting the Tibetan community.
