ALT A graphic comparing a Chinese woman, Yinuo, and a Tibetan man, Tashi. The text on top says "Born Unequal" in Tibet. The text on bottom says that Yinuo and Tashi were both in Lhasa, Tibet.

ALT DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO STUDY MY MOTHER TONGUE? Han Chinese Yes: You may freely learn your mother tongue since in state schools in Tibet, Chinese language is prioritized. Despite the claim that these schools provide "bilingual education," Chinese-medium education is the norm. Tibetan Born in Lhasa No: You will likely not be able to formally study in Tibetan or even discuss the value of speaking in your native language. Tibetans like Tashi Wangchuk have been imprisoned for peacefully advocating for language rights. DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE MY OWN RELIGION Han Chinese It Depends: Although the Chinese Communist Party claims to promote “religious harmony,” in reality, the right to practice Islam, Falun Gong, Christianity, and Buddhism are severely restricted. Religious organizations must register with one of five state-sanctioned patriotic religious associations and are heavily monitored. Tibetan Born in Lhasa No: You will be imprisoned or tortured if you possess images or tea

ALT A graphic comparing a white man, James, and a Tibetan woman, Sonam. The text on top says "Born Unequal Abroad". The text on bottom says that James was born in New York and Sonam was born in Ngawa, Tibet.

ALT CAN I VISIT THE Tibet? Non-Tibetan U.S. Citizen: Born in New York Non-Chinese visitors must apply for a special permit to travel to Tibet, which is usually granted for tourists provided they travel with approved tour companies but rarely for journalists and diplomats. Your ability to freely speak with ordinary Tibetans will be limited. Tibetan Resident in Nepal: Born in Ngawa You do not have legal status in Nepal, so you have limited political and economic rights. Legal status is the prerequisite to travel documents, so you will not be able to travel to Tibet or internationally. CAN I PROTEST OPENLY WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES? Non-Tibetan U.S. Citizen: You will be able to protest on behalf of Tibet without harm to your family or other ramifications. Tibetan Resident in Nepal: Born in Ngawa You will not be able to protest in favor of Tibet without consequences—the CCP may imprison your remaining family in Tibet. Also, you may be beaten, arbitrarily arrested, or sexually assaulted, as t