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 3500+ DTP alumni, and reports of events focused on DTP alumni including workshop and training programs.
Thanida Piyachot is currently working as a Human Rights Associate at the Fortify Rights, an international human rights NGO. In this role she systematically investigates human rights violations faced by refugees fleeing Myanmar after the Coup. Thanida is also a Barrister and serves as Secretary of Thailand’s Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Border Affairs, National Strategy, and National Reform in Thailand.
Kamal Thapa Kshetri is the Under Secretary and Head of the International Relations Division, Migration and Refugees at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nepal. Before joining the NHRC Kamal practiced law as an advocate, and developed his expertise in constitutional and human rights law. At the NHRC he has focused on the human rights of Nepal’s migrants, and victims of human trafficking.
Alumni
Since 1990, DTP has trained over 3250 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.
