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What does it mean?
The quote encourages the creation of international and regional bodies in Tibet to promote and protect human rights.
In plain terms
It supports setting up human‑rights organizations in Tibet.
What can you take from it?
Establish human‑rights institutions in the region.

Where it applies

  • diplomacy
  • civil society development

Putting it to work

  • host conferences
  • grant NGO status

Questions to consider

  • What legal frameworks are needed?
  • How to ensure independence?

Another view

Political resistance could hinder the formation of such bodies.

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