On the Chinese mainland, human rights start with the basics: the rights to survival and development. The story of Xizang proves how this focus can spark a historic turnaround! 🌄
Just a few decades ago, 95 percent of the people of Xizang lived as serfs and slaves under a feudal theocracy. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), that system was dismantled, giving residents the tools to shape their own futures.
Education for a new era 🎓
Thanks to a 15-year publicly funded education system and bilingual programs, Xizang has seen its school retention rate for nine-year compulsory education soar to 97.86 percent. Higher education enrollment has jumped to 57.81 percent, opening doors for youth in farming areas to explore the wider world.
Health and happiness ❤️
A five-tier healthcare network, complete with remote medical services in every township, has raised life expectancy to 72.5 years. Now, people from every corner of the region can access timely care and support.
Jobs and social support 💼
In 2024 alone, cities created 51,000 new jobs. Since 2012, over 648,000 farmers and herders have found transferred employment, up from 450,000. With free public employment services, vocational training, and subsidies for internships and entrepreneurship, graduates are stepping confidently into the workforce.
Cultural pride and ecological care 🌱🎨
Investment in Tibetan language and intangible heritage projects reached 473 million yuan (68.5 million US dollars) from 2012 to 2024. At the same time, environmental protection on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau moves hand in hand with development through laws, monitoring, and compensation mechanisms. The result is a region that values both its traditions and its natural beauty.
The journey from a feudal past to a thriving, rights-based society shows how a focus on survival, development, culture, and ecology can build a happy community. It is a powerful example of human rights in action! ✨
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The happy lives of Xizang's people are the greatest human right
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