The Tiananmen Square Massacre

Today, June 4th, marks the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Twenty years ago, the world was shocked and horrified by the images of Chinese tanks opening fire on Chinese students, laborers, and even government workers, who were peacefully protesting for democracy and human rights. Equally as shocking was the Chinese government's denial that the massacre ever happened.
For the past twenty years, China's leaders have done everything in their power to make the world forget Tiananmen Square.
But we will never forget.
Tibetans and their supporters have taken to the streets to show solidarity with the victims of the Tiananmen massacre, their families, and with those Chinese who continue to struggle for democracy and human rights in China, despite the risk of arrest and imprisonment.Watch Lhadon's speech at the Tibetan solidarity vigil last night in front of the Chinese
Consulate in New York City. In Hong Kong today, more than 100,000 people gathered in Victoria Park to commemorate the anniversary and to call for democracy in China.
This commemoration of unprecedented size represents hope that change will come to China and to Tibet.
Here are a few simple ways you can support human rights on this important day:Visit the SFT blog for video, photos, and articles on Tiananmen Square, including a powerful op-ed by former Tiananmen student leader Wu'er Kaixi.
Watch and share Human Rights Watch's video: "China: Tiananmen's Unhealed Wounds."
Please donate today and help SFT continue its vital work for freedom and human rights in Tibet and China.In solidarity,
Tendor, Kate, Lhadon, Chand, Heather & everyone at SFT HQ