DTP - BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF ASIA-PACIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENTS 1990 - 2021

Welcome to this issue of DTP’s eNews. We acknowledge with sadness the death of filmmaker Max Stahl. DTP’s work is inspired by the Timorese struggle for self-determination and Max Stahl made a unique and inspirational contribution to that struggle. He bravely filmed the massacre of Timorese civilians at the Santa Cruz in November 1991. In broadcasting the massacre on TV, he enabled the world to bear witness to the brutality of the occupation and the Indonesian military. This galvanised action from the UN and a new level of international solidarity. Max’s example has inspired others to act and film for human rights, and to understand the power of images and storytelling. He taught on a number of DTP’s courses in Timor-Leste. DTP’s Founder and Patron Jose Ramos-Horta narrates this video tribute to Max Stahl. A written tribute is here at CHART. DTP expresses its condolences to his family.

In this issue of the eNews we share news of and from DTP alumni and partners, of DTP programs, and of useful resources for human rights work.

DTP PROGRAMS

CHILDREN'S RIGHTS Registrations are open for the next webinar "Child Removal in Australia - Violating the Convention on the Rights of the Child" with Kellyanne Andy and Monica Morgan of Elizabeth Morgan House and Dr Noam Peleg and Dr Faith Gordon, 11 November 4pm AEDT. REGISTER HERE

INDONESIA PROGRAM: HUMAN RIGHTS LEADERSHIP TO INFLUENCE POLICY: Marzuki Darusman and Chris Sidoti led a session reflecting on the UN’s work for human rights and participants shared about their work for human rights in Indonesia. Opening of the course and more info here.

ADVOCACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN MYANMAR A CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR THE DIASPORA IN 2021: We have received a lot of interest in this program. Applications open to November 9th. Click here for more information.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN PNG - UPR 3rd Cycle: Four participants from the program presented at a side event last Tuesday ahead of PNG's review on Thursday, speaking to their submissions made earlier in the year. Participants’ recommendations were picked up by States in the review. The UPR program will continue, focusing on implementation of recommendations.

DTP ALUMNI IN ACTION

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 Dickson Ntwiga. Credit: Dickson Ntwiga

ALUMNI PROFILE: DICKSON NTWIGA

Dickson Ntwgia is an award-winning social entrepreneur, former high school teacher, lecturer and human rights activist who is working in Kenya to empower disadvantaged women and their families.

"...the DTP training program inspired me. It encouraged me. It showed people could work together. Even in a difficult situation, we can change things for the better. This was an eye-opener for me."

Screenshot of Nukila Evanty from Climate Rights for All video

INDONESIA

Nukila Evanty talks about impacts on life of the climate crisis

WATCH HERE

INDIA

Rejimon Kuttappan publishes new book Undocumented: Stories of Indian Migrants in the Arab Gulf

INDIA

Mirza Jahanzeb Beg shared report on India’s use of anti-terror law against students in Kashmir

SOUTH ASIA

RMMRU at Dhaka University share new report on the Impact of COVID-19 on nexus between climate change and labour migration in selected South Asian countries: An exploratory study

INDONESIA

Muhammad Syukron Anshori calls for recognition and respect for the Indigenous peoples of Indonesia

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Cambodia will not allow anymore new coal-fired power plant development READ MORE

Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on COP-26 READ THE STATEMENT

First Nations leaders from remote islands in Gudamalulgal in the Torres Strait are taking the Australian Government to court for failing to prevent climate change READ MORE

The European Commission must recognise deforestation is not only about the environment but human rights, especially for indigenous peoples, writes AIPP secretary General Gam Shimray READ MORE

PARTNER NEWS

AIPP is calling for applications for 2-day Capacity Building For Indigenous Peoples On Business And Human Rights (Asia) 16-17 November. READ MORE

MIGRANT FORUM IN ASIA and partners round 5 of their People's Migration Challenge webinar series begins on 16 November READ MORE

OHCHR 2nd UN Pacific Forum on Business and Human Rights, 22-24 November calling for registrations READ MORE

DTP partners with OHCHR, UNEP and others in 1st Asia Pacific Environmental Defenders Forum 17-19 November: calling for registrations, concept note and draft program now available READ MORE

Cover of FORUM-ASIA report Human Rights in the Time of COVID19: Addressing the Crisis in Southeast Asia

IDPs from Sugapa seek shelter in local church Credit: Human Rights and Peace for Papua

NEWS FROM THE REGION

INDONESIA/WEST PAPUA Human Rights and Peace for Papua reports 3 more killings by Indonesian military. You can get regular updates HERE

INDONESIA Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women commend universal health care coverage in Indonesia, note remaining challenges to women's rights READ MORE

AUSTRALIA Juukan Gorge inquiry into Rio Tinto blast calls for overhaul of country’s ‘grossly inadequate’ Aboriginal heritage laws READ MORE

PAKISTAN Rights groups to move court for inquiry into non-payment of workers’ wages READ MORE

THAILAND Judicial harassment of Sitanan Satsaksit seeking answers about the enforced disappearance of her brother TAKE ACTION

MYANMAR

Army shells Chin state village setting fire to houses and Save the Children offices READ MORE

Australian support group statement in response Special Advisory Council for Myanmar panel discussion on the crisis READ THE STATEMENT

RESOURCES

Rights Tracker: Measuring the human rights performance of countries TRACK HERE

Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021: Unmasking disparities by ethnicity, caste and gender DOWNLOAD THE INDEX

The Australian Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for MNEs Fact Sheet: Overview on the AusNCP, the complaints process and the OECD Guidelines VIEW THE FACT SHEET

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

FORTIFY RIGHTS seeks a Myanmar Human Rights Associate to supports the organisation’s human rights specialists APPLY HERE

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL INDONESIA seeks a Communications Manager in Jakarta, deadline 16 November APPLY HERE

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH is looking for a director of its International Justice Program, deadline 12 December APPLY HERE

GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK AUSTRALIA seeks a Manager, Human Rights, deadline 14 November APPLY HERE

Photo of Trainer Virginia Dandan and participant from 2019 Annual Program

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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 #138 November 2021

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