DTP eNews Issue #196
In this issue, we profile alumna Emeline Siale Ilolahia, Executive Director of the Pacific Islands Association of NGOs (PIANGO), provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, and calls from the UN for your engagement.
Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Climate Change, and Business and Human Rights focus of recent program in Sabah, Malaysia
20 participants from Indigenous Peoples organisations in Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia gathered for capacity building program.
UNDRIP: Implementing and Enhancing the Right to Self-Determination – Webinar Recording
Full recording of the 1st UNDRIP Webinar, in conjunction with Oxfam Australia.
Les Malezer’s presentation – UNDRIP: Implementing and Enhancing the Right to Self-Determination Webinar
Presentation by Les Malezer at the 1st UNDRIP Webinar, in conjunction with Oxfam Australia.
UNDRIP: Implementing and Enhancing the Right to Self-Determination – Useful Links
Useful links from the 1st UNDRIP Webinar, in conjunction with Oxfam Australia.
DTP eNews Issue #195
In this issue, we profile alumnus Yotam Wakum, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, and calls from the UN for your engagement.
Climate change is a matter of justice – here’s why
Item from UNDP which details how climate changes impacts on vulnerable populations who have limited means to adapt to the effects of climate change. The article provides details of UNDP initiatives to address the issue, and argues that there has been progress in the struggle for climate justice.
DTP eNews Issue #194
In this issue, we link to an item from UNDP, “Climate change is a matter of justice – here’s why” which details how climate changes impacts on vulnerable populations who have limited means to adapt to the effects of climate change. We also we profile alumna and trainer Sumitha Shaanthinni Kishna, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, and calls from the UN for your engagement.
DTP Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027
Outline of DTP’s strategic priorities for 2024-2027.
How are human rights affected by climate change?
An extract from an Amnesty International course “Human Rights and the Climate Crisis” which identifies the rights that are impacted by climate change ranging from the right to life to the right to self-determination.
DTP eNews Issue #193
In this issue, we profile Sabela Gayo, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, and calls from the UN for your engagement.
The unjust climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women and youth
New report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on the impacts of climate change on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries.
DTP eNews Issue #192
In this issue, we link to a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on the impacts of climate change on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries. “The Unjust Climate”, profile Chalida Tajaroensuk, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement.
Connection between human rights and climate change ‘must not be denied’ – Interview with Prof Ian Fry Special Rapporteur on climate
Interview with Professor Ian Fry, the inaugural UN Special Rapporteur on Climate. Professor Fry highlights the “enormous injustice” perpetrated by rich countries and major corporations, and describes his three priorities ahead of COP28: action on mitigation, the issue of loss and damage, and access and inclusion.
DTP eNews Issue #191
In this issue, we profile Indonesian alumnus Swandaru, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement.
DTP Workshop Report: 2023 Asian Alumni Workshop
Report from DTP’s Asian Alumni Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, June 2023.
Understanding Human Rights and Climate Change
Submission of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It includes a useful section on which human rights are most affected by climate change.
DTP eNews Issue #190
In this issue, we launch our 2024 focus area – human rights and climate change, profile Thai alumna Laddawan Tantivitayapitak, who has given many years of service to human rights and democracy struggles, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement.
Democracy, Governance and Self-Determination in the Pacific roundtable with Lopeti Senituli
DTP International Advisory Council member Lopeti Senituli provided insights into the current crisis in Tonga and the regional context for democracy and human rights in the Pacific at roundtable discussion.
JOB VACANCY – DTP Bookkeeper (Part-time)
DTP is calling for applications for a part-time Bookkeeper to join its small team.
Indigenous Peoples: Are We Non-Native to the Internet?
Insight report from AIPP’s engagement and interventions at global and regional tech forums.
DTP 2023 Annual Report
DTP’s 2023 Annual Report showcases its activity throughout the year as we return to face-to-face programs.
2023 Annual Report
33 Years of Building Human Rights Capacity in Australia and the Asia-Pacific
DTP eNews Issue #189
In this first issue of DTP E-News for the year we highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement. We profile alumnus Anselmo Lee, who has over 30 years of service to human rights in the region.
Vale Jim Hart
We pay tribute to DTP friend and supporter Jim Hart
DTP Indonesian Alumni visit DTP in Sydney
Indonesian alumni Sabela Gayo and Yotam Wakum visited the Diplomacy Training Program sharing about their current work in Indonesia which is focused on alternative dispute resolution
2023 Financial Report
Children’s Rights and Climate Change: Australia’s Responsibilities to Its Pacific Neighbours – Webinar Recording
Full recording of the 24th CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
Children’s Rights and Climate Change: Australia’s Responsibilities to Its Pacific Neighbours – Useful Links
Useful links from the 24th CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
Tamara Logan’s presentation – CRC Webinar 24
Presentation by Tamara Logan at the 24th CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
DTP eNews Issue #188
This marks the last DTP eNews for 2023. In this issue we publish a contribution by Karen Gomez-Dumpit, friend of DTP, former Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, and campaigner against the death penalty since 1993. We also share updates on DTP programs and news from alumni, partners, the UN and the region.
The UDHR @ 75 – The Right to Life and the Anti-Death Penalty Campaign – Lessons from the Philippines
DTP alumna/trainer and former Philippines Human Rights Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit links the global campaign on abolition of the death penalty to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and shares insights into the successful campaign against re-introduction of the Death Penalty in the Philippines as a model for the anti-death penalty work. She highlights the value of research, of understanding public perceptions, and the importance of international collaboration and solidarity – and in this case, support from Australia and Australians.
2022 Annual Report
32 Years of Building Human Rights Capacity in Australia and the Asia-Pacific
Children’s Rights and Climate Change: The Obligations of Governments – Useful Links
Useful links from the 23rd CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
Children’s Rights and Climate Change: The Obligations of Governments – Webinar Recording
Full recording of the 23rd CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
DTP eNews Issue #187
This issue we pay tribute to DTP Trainer Virginia Dandan, profile alumna Renuga Inpakumar, feature a reflection from DTP Advisory Board member Justice The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, share news from the Asia Democracy Assembly, alumni, partners and from the UN and the region.
DTP Trainer Joshua Cooper delivers a Masterclass on UN advocacy and the Pacific
The hybrid program, held on 16th November, brought together staff from Jubilee Australia and DTP staff and volunteers for a three-hour session that looked at climate activism, human rights and accountability in the Pacific.
Vale Virginia Dandan
We pay tribute to DTP trainer and friend Virginia Dandan.
THREE HEROES OF THE UDHR @ 75
In this essay DTP Advisory Board member Justice The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG remembers his own tiny connections with the three personalities that were so important in the preparation of this most important universal declaration – The UDHR.
DTP eNews Issue #186
This issue we profile an alumna from DTP’s very first program in 1990. Anelyn de Luna has devoted her life to building solidarity for human rights, and is now active working for children’s rights. We share news from alumni, the region and the UN.
DTP Workshop Report: 2023 Pacific Alumni Workshop
Report from DTP’s Pacific Alumni Workshop in Nadi, Fiji, June 2023.
Kaldor Centre Principles on Climate Mobility
Report “Kaldor Centre Principles on Climate Mobility” provide governments, affected communities, international organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders with evidence-based, legally sound tools for addressing climate mobility.
DTP eNews Issue #185
In this issue we link to a statement from 72 UN member governments on the right to education, we profile Sri Lankan alumnus Ravi Tissera, President of IMCS, Pax Romana, and share news from alumni, the region and the UN.
DTP Program Report: 2023 31st Annual Program, Timor-Leste
Program report from DTP’s 31st Annual Program held in Dili.
DTP eNews Issue #184
In this issue we provide a link to an article by Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. We also include the report of our recent DTP alumni survey, profile award-winning alumnus Jonathan Mesulam and share news from alumni, the region and the UN.
DTP Report: 2023 DTP Alumni Survey
Report of DTP’s survey of alumni seeking information and views on DTP alumni networking, August 2023
DTP eNews Issue #183
In this issue we provide the links to two short videos that can be used in campaigns to renew commitments to, and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the UDHR. We also include a profile on alumna Mary Boni and news from alumni, the region and the UN.
2023 Vanuatu and Human Rights – Universal Periodic Review Webinar 1 – Useful Links
Useful links from the 1st Vanuatu and Human Rights – Universal Periodic Review Webinar
Climate Change and the Rights of the Child: Explaining the New General Comment 26 – Webinar Recording
Full recording of the 22nd CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
Climate Change and the Rights Of The Child: Explaining the New General Comment 26 – Useful Links
Useful links from the 22nd CRC Webinar, in conjunction with Youth Law Australia, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights.
DTP eNews Issue #182
In this issue we link to an article, Human rights are key to ensuring no one is left behind that focuses on the right to social security and the right to development both of which are a feature of the UDHR. We also profile alumna Bete Fátima and have news from alumni, the region and the UN.
Regional Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Defenders (IPHRD) Exchange Learning and Training 2023
48 participants from nine countries gathered in Nepal from 3rd to 7th September 2023 for Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact’s Regional Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Defender Exchange Program.
DTP alumni call for more support for alumni networking
In recent alumni survey, there was strong support for more networking and for DTP to be more engaged in facilitating and supporting networking among DTP alumni.
New Tactics in Human Rights
New Tactics in Human Rights documents 250 examples of successful human rights tactics.
Recharging Community Consent: Mining companies, battery minerals, and the battle to break from the past
Oxfam report demonstrates that free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples is not sufficiently applied by companies in the batteries mining sector: “Recharging Community Consent: Mining companies, battery minerals, and the battle to break from the past”.
DTP eNews Issue #181
This issue we include a profile on alumnus Sushil Pyakurel, provide information about Australia’s upcoming Constitutional Referendum, report on the 31st Annual Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy training program and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
DTP, The Voice and the 2023 Constitutional Referendum
Statement from DTP’s Executive Director on the upcoming referendum to recognise Indigenous peoples in the Australian Constitution and to establish a constitutionally protected “First Nations Voice” (The Voice) to advise the Australian Parliament and government on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Resources on the Rohingya Genocide
Fortify Rights “Resources on the Rohingya Genocide” is a compendium of reports since 2014.
HE Aung Myo Min Opens DTP’s 31st Annual Human Rights Program In Timor-Leste
HE Aung Myo Min, Human Rights Minister of the National Unity Government of Myanmar opens DTP’s 31st Annual Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy training program in Timor-Leste.
DTP eNews Issue #180
In this issue, we link to an article by Eva Wuchold, the Programme Director Social Rights of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung “As important as ever: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. We also we include a profile on alumna Louchrisha Hussain, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
2021 Annual Report
30 Years of Building Human Rights Capacity in Australia and the Asia-Pacific
UN Human Rights Council complaint procedure
New video explaining the UN Human Rights Council complaint procedure.
DTP eNews Issue #179
In this issue, we feature a contribution by the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library. It presents a selection of 30 key documents related to each of the 30 articles of the UDHR, the most translated document in the world and available in more than 500 languages. We also include a profile on 2014 alumnus Fayez Ahmed, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
DTP eNews Issue #178
In this issue, we include a profile on 2014 alumnus Sudhagaran Stanley, working to address corruption and human rights in Malaysia and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
DTP eNews Issue #177
In this issue, we include a profile on alumna Elizabeth Gamarra, report on the recent DTP Asian alumni workshop and the Bangkok and Vienna+30 conference, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
UDHR @ 75: Bangkok and Vienna+30 Conference
Human rights advocates from across Asia gathered in Bangkok on 28-30 June to mark the 30th anniversary of the Bangkok NGO Declaration and the subsequent World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna.
UDHR @ 75: DTP Asia Alumni Meet in Bangkok
DTP’s first workshop with DTP alumni in Asia took place in Bangkok from 26-27 June, with 28 alumni from 10 countries joined by DTP trainers and partners.
Solving Climate Displacement through Proactive Land Policy
This report outlines a range of options that governments and UN agencies could support to mitigate the human rights impacts of climate displacement.
UNDP Business and Human Rights in Asia Programme
UNDP Business and Human Rights in Asia Programme: Asia in Focus: Corporate Accountability and Climate Change
2023 ITUC Global Rights Index: Ten years of workers’ rights under attack
Bangladesh, Myanmar and the Philippines among the worst countries for workers’ rights.
Odikhar Human Rights Monitoring Report on BangladeshOdikhar
Odikhar Three-Month Human Rights Monitoring Report on Bangladesh: April-June 2023.
DTP eNews Issue #176
In this issue we include a profile on alumnus Bashar Hanna, report on the visit to DTP by alumnus Dickson Ntwiga, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
DTP alumnus Dickson Ntwiga visits DTP
DTP alumnus Dickson Ntwiga visited the Diplomacy Training Program updating the team on his work helping women migrant workers, breaking the cycle of violence against women and improving gender equality both at home in Kenya and abroad.
DTP eNews Issue #175
In this issue we report on our first alumni consultation, include a profile on alumna Mary Aileen Diez-Bacalso, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
UDHR @ 75: DTP Pacific Alumni Meet in Fiji
DTP alumni from Fiji, Papua New Guinea/Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Tonga gathered in Nadi, Fiji to reflect on the value of DTP’s contribution to their work for human rights, discussed the current context and priority needs for human rights advocacy training, and building DTP’s alumni networks
WITNESS’ ‘Video as Evidence: Environmental Defence Guide’
How to collect video and photo evidence of violations committed by extractive industries and others.
Good practice toolkit: Strengthening modern slavery responses
Guidance for businesses on due diligence and how to respond to the Australian Modern Slavery Act.
DTP eNews Issue #174
In this issue we share statements by DTP partners FORUM-ASIA and AIPP and the UN on the situations in Manipur India and Myanmar. We also include a profile on alumna Nayela Akter, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
DTP Program Report: 2023 Advocacy and Human Rights in ASEAN for Human Rights and Democracy in Myanmar, Thailand
Program report from DTP’s program on Advocacy and Human Rights in ASEAN for Human Rights and Democracy in Myanmar held in Bangkok.
DTP eNews Issue #173
This issue includes a profile on alumna Wenise Kim, as well as news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN. DTP also highlights the human rights emergency in Myanmar as H.E., Aung Myo Min, DTP Trainer and NUG Human Rights Minister visits Australia to call for solidarity and support.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct
2023 update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. Updates include alignment with goals on climate change, and better protection of persons and groups.
DTP eNews Issue #172
This issue provides coverage of DTP and its alumni at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, a profile on alumna Riji Joy, as well as news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.
UN Treaty Body Jurisprudence, Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council
A Compilation of UN Treaty Body Jurisprudence, Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, and the Advice of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Volume IX.
Towards a Human Rights-Based Approach to Migration: Training Guide
Towards a Human Rights-Based Approach to Migration: Training Guide
DTP eNews Issue #171
This issue we continue our profiles of DTP alumni – those on the frontlines of defending human rights – with a profile of Nurul Qoiriah – and share news and calls for action from them.
Human Rights Council Resolution: Commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the thirtieth anniversary of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action
A resolution adopted at the UN Human Rights Council at its 52nd Session commemorating the anniversaries of the UDHR and the VDPA
DTP eNews Issue #170
Last week, DTP worked with its partners to deliver capacity building programs in Fiji, Thailand and Australia: on Environmental Human Rights Defenders in the Pacific, human rights and democracy in Myanmar, and children’s rights in Australia. In this issue we feature a profile of DTP alumnus, Aslam Abd Jalil and DTP alumna/trainer, Usa Lerdsrisuntad. There is news from alumni and the region, and new resources.
DTP Program Report: 2023 Child Rights Program, Perth
Program report from DTP’s Child Rights Program held in Perth.
Racism: High Commissioner urges pushback against intolerance, hatred, bigotry and violence
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s statement on the need for pushback against intolerance, hatred, bigotry and violence at 52nd session of the Human Rights Council.
2022 Financial Report
DTP eNews Issue #169
This eNews has news from DTP alumni – profiles of DTP alumnus Pervez Siddique and DTP trainer Henry Zwartz, and news and updates on human rights and from the region.
DTP alumnus Aslam Abd Jalil visits DTP
DTP alumnus Aslam Abd Jalil visited the Diplomacy Training Program sharing his progress in completing his PhD studies and advocating for refugee and migrant worker rights in Malaysia.
DTP eNews Issue #168
This week marks International Women’s Day and we profile the work of DTP alumna Fitria Sumarni, a courageous woman defending the rights of religious minorities in Indonesia. We also profile DTP trainer, Ruki Fernando from Sri Lanka. There is news of programs, a call for applications for DTP’s Administration and Office Coordinator, news from alumni, updates from the region, and calls for input.
OHCHR Fact Sheet No. 6: Enforced Disappearances
OHCHR Fact sheet No 6 on enforced and involuntary disappearances has been updated.
Child Rights program returns to Sydney for the first workshop of 2023
6 participants came together from NSW and ACT for an intensive training program on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in Sydney.
The Youth Climate Justice Handbook
A comprehensive climate justice handbook for an advisory opinion on climate change and human rights.
DTP Program Report: 2023 Child Rights Program, Sydney
Program report from DTP’s Child Rights Program held in Sydney.
Civil and Uncivil Society in Southeast Asia Handbook
Routledge Handbook of Civil and Uncivil Society in Southeast Asia
UN Secretary-General’s remarks to the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council
The UN Secretary-General’s speech to the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council in which he stresses the contribution of civil society on the protection of human rights and the danger of complacency.