Tibet's cry for help[Warning Graphic Images]

A rising number of Tibetans are taking their lives through self immolation in a desperate cry to the world to stop the escalating Chinese crackdown. As shocked citizens, we call on you to urgently send an independent high-level mission to the area and to speak out against the ongoing repression. Only coordinated and swift diplomatic action can stop this crisis.

This year alone we have witnessed 11 cases of self immolation inside Tibet. Tibetans inside are experiencing one of its greatest height of oppression under the Chinese regime and they need your help more than ever.

Recently incredible footage of the nun Palden Choetso (35) from Tawu, Tibet who set herself on fire on November 3, 2011 to protest China's occupation . Various international and national mainstream news media have started covering the story and the footage.

The crisis in Tibet demands global diplomatic intervention now. Now is the time to intensify our efforts and increase pressure on key world leaders who have influence over China.