Dharamshala, March 31 -- The Tibetan Youth Congress on Tuesday began its "Black Hat March," a peaceful protest march from Dharamshala to New Delhi aimed at raising global awareness and countering the ongoing "genocide" in Tibet.

The march was flagged off by Tibetan security minister-in-exile Dolma Gyari from the Lhagyal Ri Temple in McLeodganj. The month-long march will conclude at the United Nations office in New Delhi on April 25.

Over 65 Tibetan activists from across India are participating in the campaign, which seeks to highlight concerns over cultural suppression, political detentions, and the demand for freedom in Tibet.

This march is deeply rooted in two significant and historic dates of the Tibetan struggle. March 31 marks the...