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 4,000 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

Group photo with Jose Ramos-Horta
Timor-Leste

22 August - 5 September, 2026

Applications are now open for the 34th Annual Human Rights and Peoples' Diplomacy Training Program. This annual, comprehensive human rights and advocacy course is the longest established human rights training program held in the region. It builds 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.
Class photo in Jakarta
Bangkok, Thailand

13 - 18 September 2026

DTP’s Capacity Building on Business and Human Rights in Asia program aims to strengthen the capacity, resilience, and cross-border solidarity of civil society, human rights defenders, and impacted communities in Asia to effectively use business and human rights frameworks, strategies, and networks to advance corporate accountability and access to remedy.
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Bangkok, Thailand

November 2026

This workshop aims to share lessons and build collaboration in human rights and democracy capacity, and also movement-building across Asia.

Latest News and Activity

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In this issue, we profile DTP Timorese alumnus Feliciano da Costa Araujo (Jhano), provide information about DTP's programs and webinars, news from alumni, partners, and the region, and calls from the UN for your engagement.
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DTP Alumni Profile
DTP alumnus Feliciano da Costa Araújo (Jhano) is the Executive Director of Timor-Leste's oldest human rights association, Asosiasaun Hukum, Hak Asasi dan Keadilan (the Law, Human Rights and Justice Association) – better known to all as (HAK).
Class photo in Jakarta
Bangkok, Thailand
13 - 18 September 2026
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DTP’s Capacity Building on Business and Human Rights in Asia program aims to strengthen the capacity, resilience, and cross-border solidarity of civil society, human rights defenders, and impacted communities in Asia to effectively use business and human rights frameworks, strategies, and networks to advance corporate accountability and access to remedy.

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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