Working together to advance human rights
DTP Community
The Diplomacy Training Program works in partnership with NGOs and movements investing together to provide practical advocacy training to human rights defenders. The DTP community is made up of DTP partners, alumni, trainers and supporters.
Training
DTP’s courses build the knowledge, skills and networks of human rights defenders, Indigenous peoples rights’ advocates and their organisations. It is a powerful investment in individuals and human rights movements.
Impact
Working together to advance human rights
DTP Community
The Diplomacy Training Program works in partnership with NGOs and movements investing together to provide practical advocacy training to human rights defenders. The DTP community is made up of DTP partners, alumni, trainers and supporters.
Training
DTP’s courses build the knowledge, skills and networks of human rights defenders, Indigenous peoples rights advocates and their organisations. It is a powerful investment in individuals and human rights movements.
Impact
DTP’s impact is best seen in the work of its 3,000 plus alumni. DTP Alumni are working every day in over 90 countries for the promotion and protection of human rights.
Upcoming Programs and Events

25 August - 5 September, 2025
Latest News and Activity

Cipriano Manuel Das Neves is the Timor-Leste National Program Manager for the Australian charity Youth Off The Streets – Overseas Relief Fund, which provides support services to youth facing poverty, domestic violence, and educational exclusion. Most recently Cipriano was selected by the Ministry of Foreign and Cooperation Affairs in Timor–Leste to participate in its Future Leaders for ASEAN Program.





I would definitely recommend any of DTP’s training programs, the networking is priceless, the opportunities endless and the quality of staff and training — spot on.
Abbey Shillingford, Senior Legal Officer at National Native Title Tribunal, Australia
DTP’s impact is best seen in the work of over 3,250 of its alumni. DTP alumni are working every day in over 90 countries for the promotion and protection of human rights.