Three men have gone on a hunger strike outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, calling for action over Tibet.

They travelled a long way to draw attention to what they call repression under Chinese rule.

And, as Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports, they are willing to go much further.

CORRECTION: The script of this package incorrectly states that His Eminence Shingza Rinpoche is recognised as a reincarnation OF the Dalai Lama.

It should have said that His Eminence Shingza Rinpoche is recognised as a reincarnation BY the Dalai Lama.