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.

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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.

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Impact

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.

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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.

READ MORE

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.

READ MORE

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.

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Upcoming Programs and Events

DTP-STARTTS webinars

October 2024 - June 2025

A series of 9 webinars, 3 each on Genocide and the Genocide Convention, UN Human Rights Mechanisms, and The Magnitsky Act and Australia.
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Webinar

Wednesday 21st May, 2025

This webinar is the first in a series to introduce participants to the Magnitsky Acts, and their potential to end the impunity of those responsible for committing human rights violations, to deter violators, to offer a sense of justice to victims and their families, and to be a tool for campaigners. This webinar introduces the history and key provisions of the Magnitsky Acts, including in Australia, exploring its origins and development.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand

9 - 13 June, 2025 (TBC)

This 5-day program, to be held in Thailand, to strengthen the knowledge and skills of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) advocates to protect and promote human rights in the context of climate change, the “just transition” rapid economic development and the impact of large-scale development on the lands and livelihoods of IPs.
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Fiji

23 - 27 June, 2025

This 5-day program, to be held in Fiji, will build the knowledge, skills and capacities of advocates to protect and promote human rights and sustainable development in the Pacific.
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Timor-Leste

25 August - 5 September, 2025

This annual, comprehensive human rights and advocacy course is the longest established human rights training program held in the region. It will build knowledge of international human rights standards and the UN system and skills in strategic advocacy. The program builds practical links between advocates in the region.

Latest News and Activity

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In this issue, we profile we profile Fijian alumnus Bulu Mataitawakilai, who works on sustainable development and women's rights in Fiji. We also launch DTP’s new resource on Human Rights Defenders Guidelines.
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Bulu is a seasoned Indigenous Fijian community development practitioner, community leader, and traditional knowledge advocate. He is an adviser to a local Indigenous womens’ NGO called the Na I Soqosoqo Vakamarama I Taukei Cakaudrove in Cakaudrove Province Province, on Vanua Levu, Fiji. He is also the Local Project Coordinator & Community Liaison Officer for the NaVualiku Project at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
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DTP's 2024 Annual Report showcases its activity throughout the year as we return to face-to-face programs.
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Program report from DTP's 2024 DTP Alumni Business and Human Rights Network Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Program report from DTP's online dialogue series, Australian and ASEAN Civil Society Exchange on Human Trafficking and Forced Labour in the Fishing Industry.
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From December 12-14, 2024, 23 DTP alumni from nine countries across Asia met in Bangkok for a three-day alumni workshop on Business and Human Rights (BHR) Network Building, together with advocates on BHR from East Asia.

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.

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