12 - 23 August, 2024
Applications have closed
The Diplomacy Training Program (DTP), joining with the Global Campus of Human Rights, in partnership with the UNTL Human Rights Centre, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), the Pacific Islands Association of NGOs (PIANGO), Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA), Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), and The Judicial System Monitoring Program (JSMP) is calling for applications for its 32nd Annual Human Rights and People’s Diplomacy Training Program for Human Rights Defenders from the Asia-Pacific Region and Indigenous Australia.
This two-week annual, comprehensive human rights and advocacy training course is the longest established human rights training program in the region, building the capacity of individuals, institutions and movements. It builds knowledge of international human rights standards and the UN system and skills in strategic advocacy. Similar to a summer school, the program foresees intensive sessions on human rights and development, advocacy and media skills. This year in a new collaboration with the Global Campus on Human Rights (GC), and include also a focus on peace and human rights.
Through its participatory teaching methodology, the program builds lasting links and solidarity between advocates in the region. The course will focus on contemporary human rights challenges including climate change, violence against women, SOGI, land-grabbing and forced displacements, freedom of religion and freedom of association, the rights of migrant workers and of Indigenous peoples, transitional justice, protecting human rights and human rights defenders in repressive and authoritarian environments and integrating human rights into the sustainable development goals.
The course will be held in Timor-Leste, at the invitation of DTP’s Patron and Founder, the Nobel Peace Laureate, President José Ramos-Horta. August 2024 will mark the 25th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s historic vote for independence in August 1999. There is no better place to learn about human rights, peace and solidarity than today’s Timor-Leste.
For further information please write to [email protected]
The program is for human rights defenders and practitioners working in ASEAN/Asia-Pacific region committed to developing and sharing their knowledge and skills in human rights advocacy.
Trainers are leading local, regional and international human rights practitioners, academics, and officials who understand and support DTP’s and GC’s philosophy of participatory learning.
DTP recognises and values the experiences and skills that participants bring to its programs. The opportunity to share experiences and lessons with other participants and trainers is one of the real benefits and highlights of participating in the program. The training methodology is interactive with an emphasis on group work, role plays, case studies and discussion.
Thanks to the partnership with the Global Campus of Human Rights, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is supporting the full participation costs of some participants. DTP is seeking funding to meet the costs of other participants and will be able to provide some subsidy for travel costs. Participants are encouraged to submit their application and, if successful, DTP will work with selected applicants to identify and apply to relevant funding bodies for financial assistance. Some scholarships will be available.
The Diplomacy Training Program's 32nd Annual Human Rights and People's Diplomacy capacity building program receives support from the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).
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DTP acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, the Bedegal people of the Eora Nation. We recognise their lands were never ceded, and we acknowledge their struggles for recognition and rights and pay our respects to the Elders – past, present – and the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow. This continent always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website contains images or names of people who have passed away.
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