DTP Community

Since 1990, DTP has grown into a community that brings together DTP alumni, trainers, partners and supporters for human rights in Asia and the Pacific. Programs are held in partnership with alumni and their organisations and alumni return to teach on DTP’s courses. Trainers donate their time and share their expertise. DTP’s loyal supporters invest in supporting the individuals who are at the heart of human rights movements.

Latest Community News

Community news includes latest profiles appearing in the DTP Newsletter selected from the 4,000+ DTP alumni, and reports of events focused on DTP alumni including workshop and training programs.

Feliciano da Costa Araujo (Jhano)

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).

DTP Program Report: 2024 Consultation Workshop for Climate Change, Human Rights and Business, Pacific Program

Program report from DTP's 2024 Consultation Workshop for Climate Change, Human Rights and Business, Pacific Program held in Suva, Fiji

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DTP Program Report: 2024 DTP Alumni Business and Human Rights Network Workshop

Program report from DTP's 2024 DTP Alumni Business and Human Rights Network Workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Alumni

Since 1990, DTP has trained over 4,000 human rights defenders and community advocates from over 90 countries from across the Asia-Pacific and MENA region. These DTP alumni go on to work for human rights in different ways and over many years. Their work stretches over decades of human rights advocacy in the region.

Trainers

DTP’s trainers include respected and experienced human rights academics and practitioners. Their pro-bono contributions affirm the value they see in building the skills and knowledge of those who are defending and promoting human rights in their societies. DTP alumni are welcomed back as trainers. DTP is profoundly grateful to all those who contribute to its programs for their generosity in sharing their knowledge and experience.

Partners

DTP works in partnership with other organisations that share DTP’s commitment to investing in building the knowledge, skills and networks of human rights defenders and their organisations. DTP’s partners provide guidance on training needs and strategy, course participants, content and logistics.

Funders

DTP relies on project grants, philanthropic support from individuals and foundations, and training fee income to provide practical training to committed and courageous individuals working on the frontline of efforts to build societies that respect human dignity and human rights.

In Memoriam

DTP remembers with appreciation those individuals who have contributed to the work of DTP and to building movements for human rights and dignity in different ways.