Participants

Conference Principles

Adherence to the following
Thimphu Principles

All participants must commit to the three cardinal principles:

1. Recognition of Tamils as a nation
2. Recognition of the Tamil homeland
3. Recognition of the right to self-determination

Any proposal that violates these principles will not be considered.

Democratic Deliberation

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  All voices heard
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  Consensus sought, not imposed
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  Transparent process
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  Accountable outcomes
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  International Standards
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  Grounded in international law
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  Grounded in international law
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  Designed for international credibility
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  Strategic Realism
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  Acknowledging power dynamics
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  Building international support
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  Creating enforceable guarantees
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  Maintaining accountability mechanisms

Who Will Participate

Tamil Political Parties (Homeland)

Representatives carrying democratic mandates from the North-East constituencies.

Civil Society Organisations

Groups working on human rights, transitional justice, land rights, missing persons, women’s empowerment, youth mobilisation.

Global Diaspora Institutions

Tamil community organisations from across the world. UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and beyond.

International Constitutional Experts

Scholars specialising in self-determination federalism, autonomy, power-sharing, and post-conflict governance.

Transitional Justice Practitioners

Experts from truth commissions, accountability mechanisms, and reconciliation processes worldwide.

International Observers

Representatives from UN agencies, sympathetic states, human rights organisations, and solidarity movements.

Media

Accredited Tamil and international journalists covering this historic gathering.

Youth Advocates

Emerging voices, second-generation leadership, and student groups carrying forward the aspirations for the Tamil nation’s future.

Selection Criteria

Due to space limitations, priority will be given to:

1. Democratic Legitimacy: Elected officials and representatives of recognised organisations
2. Thimphu Adherence: Commitment to the three cardinal principles
3. Expertise: Technical knowledge relevant to framework development
4. Representation: Ensuring gender balance, geographic diversity, generational mix
5. Commitment to Unity: Willingness to work toward consensus

All participants must affirm commitment to the Thimphu Principles (1985).

How to Register

Complete the expression of interest form providing:

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  Your name and contact information
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  Organiszation/affiliation (if applicable)
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  Capacity in which you seek to attend (delegate, observer, expert, media)
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  Relevant experience and expertise
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  Statement of commitment to Thimphu Principles
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  What you hope to contribute to the conference

Registration does not guarantee attendance. Selected participants will be notified by [date].

Submit Expression of Interest Form

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  Venue and facilities
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  International expert participation
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  Delegate travel and accommodation
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  Documentation and translation
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  Media and communications

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