Office Home Office Home Remarks and Releases JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images HomeBureaus & Offices > Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights …Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues hide Office of the U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Our Mission The Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues coordinates U.S. government policies, programs, and projects concerning Tibetan issues. The Special Coordinator works to advance six priorities by collaborating closely with Tibetan religious, cultural, and political leaders; the U.S. Congress; international allies and partners; and civil society representatives. Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Follow Us: Twitter Our Priorities The Special Coordinator’s six priorities are: Advancing the human rights of Tibetans; Helping the Tibetan community preserve its distinct religious, cultural, and linguistic identity; Addressing the humanitarian needs of Tibetans, including Tibetan diaspora communities; Increasing access to Tibet for U.S. diplomats and other officials, journalists, and tourists; Promoting activities to protect the environment and water resources of the Tibetan plateau; and Supporting resumption of dialogue, without preconditions, between the PRC and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. Pleasure to meet w/ ICT @SaveTibetOrg Chairman Richard Gere & ICT leadership. Our partnership w/ civil society is integral to efforts to preserve Tibet’s traditions, promote respect for human rights for Tibetans, and ensure selection of Tibetan religious leaders w/o interference. pic.twitter.com/K8tWROSFKZ— Under Secretary Uzra Zeya (@UnderSecStateJ) June 23, 2022 Read More on Twitter The Latest June 30, 2023 2023 Report to Congress on Tibet Negotiations This report covers the steps taken by the President and Secretary of State in accordance with the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, and the status of any discussions between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. February 13, 2024 Deputy Secretary Verma’s Remarks at the State Department 2024 Losar Reception February 13, 2024 Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at the State Department 2024 Losar Reception February 9, 2024 Marking Losar, the Tibetan New Year View All State Department 2023 Losar Reception Under Secretary Zeya speaks with reception attendees Close Back to Top