Currently a law student, Maral Cavner became the first intern for the attorney general's office in Springfield, Missouri. Involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors, Maral Cavner also interned with the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).

1. ICT Fears Tibetan Nomads
Threatened by UNESCO Ruling
Maral Cavner

2. Introduction
• Currently a law student, Maral Cavner became the first intern for the attorney
general's office in Springfield, Missouri. Involved in numerous philanthropic
endeavors, Maral Cavner also interned with the International Campaign for Tibet
(ICT).
Founded to protect democratic freedoms and human rights for Tibetans, the ICT
continues to promote government policies of toleration, provide humanitarian aid,
and support good relationships between Tibet and China. The organization also
reports on a wide variety of issues related to this mission.
Recently, ICT drew attention to China's efforts to place a huge section of Tibetan
land under UNESCO World Heritage status. The nomination threatened the
position of traditional Tibetan nomads, who protect the riverlands and wildlife
within the region.
In July of 2017, at the 41st Session of the UNESCO Committee, China received
approval of its proposal. Although China made a statement in response to ICT's
concerns, stating that it would respect the culture and lifestyle of the nomads, ICT
doubts that the new Heritage status will truly support the nomads in their
stewardship of the environment.