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Dujuan Hoosan at the UN Source: Maya Newell
DTP Program News

DTP Online Program on Business and Human Rights and the SDGs in the Pacific: DTP and partners conclude 1st Pacific Regional Business and Human Rights Online Training Program. DRAFT SUMMARY REPORT HERE

CHILDREN’S RIGHTS First in a series of DTP webinars on the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Australia will be held on World Children’s Day, 20 November at 1:30PM. REGISTER HERE

OCEANIA CONNECT 2020 CONFERENCE DTP, along with its partners and alumni were involved in a number of concurrent sessions during the conference. READ REPORT HERE

SOLIDARITY IN ACTION FROM DTP ALUMNI

For information on our alumni, click here. If you want to get in contact with any of DTP's alumni, please contact the office at [email protected]

Photo of Dr. Subash Mohapatra
Alumni Profile: Dr Subash Mohapatra

Subash is a lawyer and the convenor of the End Corporate Abuse campaign in Odisha, India. He has spent the past three decades helping Indigenous communities bring criminal prosecutions against corporations for human rights abuses. He recently had his first book of poems regarding the struggles of indigenous people published, Bought a House on the Moon.

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Demonstration against students' special autonomy at Perumnas III Waena, Jayapura City, Papua, Tuesday (27/10/2020). (Facebook - SP)
Indonesia / West Papua

Alumni in West Papua sent us news of the shooting of one person and the arrests of thirteen others during a peaceful protest against the Papua Special Autonomy Law.

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CHR Commissioner Karen S. Gomez Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Anti-Death Penalty
Philippines

CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit launched two advocacy tools against the death penalty pointing out that those facing execution, including overseas, are mostly poor with no access to legal representation.

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Bangladesh

John Tripura shares this report on displacement of Indigenous Mro people for military backed 5 star hotel resort development.

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NEWS FROM DTP PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

PIANGO Key development networks of Oceania issue joint statement calling for a regional response to COVID-19, and urgent action on climate change. READ THE STATEMENT

MIGRANT FORUM IN ASIA issues two new policy briefs: Justice for Migrant Workers: Creating an Effective Solution to Address Wage Theft, and Transitional Justice for Migrant Workers: Responsibilities of Business READ HERE and HERE

ASIA INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PACT Indigenous communities in Nepal launch Free, Prior, and Informed Consent protocol for EIB-funded Marsyangdi Corridor transmission line. READ MORE

Thai pro-democracy activist faces off against police
HUMAN RIGHTS NEWS

QATAR Abuse and exploitation of domestic workers continue in Qatar despite recent labour reform says new Amnesty International report. READ THE REPORT

AUSTRALIA NAIDOC week theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for the continent for over 65,000 years. PIAC is hosting two Wiradjuri women leaders discussing Australia’s First Nations movements, 9 November 12:00-1:00. REGISTER HERE

THAILAND FIDH-OMCT is urging the authorities to release all pro-democracy activists who remain detained in connection with their participation in peaceful pro-democracy protests throughout the country READ MORE

BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS NEWS

INDONESIA Protests have continued against the Omnibus Law on Job Creation passed by the Indonesian government. The law undermines workers job security, working hours and the ability to consult their unions. READ MORE

ANNUAL FORUM ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS "Preventing business-related human rights abuses: The key to a sustainable future for people and planet" 16-18 November Online. REGISTER HERE

1st UN PACIFIC FORUM ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS Call for registrations. 1-2 December 2020 REGISTER HERE

SEAFARERS The OHCHR, the UN Global Compact and the UN Working Group on Business Rights appeal to businesses to address the challenges posed by COVID-19 to maritime workers globally. READ THE STATEMENT

RESOURCES

UPR “Tips for Engagement at Country Level”: A guide for civil society on the UPR process and how to use it for human rights advocacy. SEE THE GUIDE

CIVIC SPACE “United Nations Guidance Note: Protection and Promotion of Civic Space” outlines key steps that UN entities can take individually or jointly to strengthen engagement with civic space. SEE THE NOTE

DTP's 2019 Annual Report cover

DTP's 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Report is out now.

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Participants on DTP's 2019 Regional Workshop on Ethical Business and Recruitment Practices, Dubai
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

One of DTP's strengths is you, our alumni and networks. As we see the Covid-19 pandemic spreading and the different responses of government, business and communities, you have never been more important in communicating impacts, and enabling/driving solidarity, action and accountability. If you have news, opinion pieces, resources or examples of best practice to share, or have questions on human rights and Covid-19, please send them to us at [email protected] Please stay safe.

Issue #114 November 2020

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