Dechen Pemba is a UK born Tibetan and graduated from
University College London with a degree in English and
German Literature. After several years working as a lobbyist
and campaigner on Tibet in Berlin, she lived in Beijing for two
years from 2006-2008. Since completing a Masters in Chinese
Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in
London, Dechen has been based in London and is the editor
of High Peaks Pure Earth, a website that offers translations,
news, and commentary from Tibetan cyberspace and social
media. Dechen also serves as a researcher and
consultant on Tibet-related issues.
