Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy Program
The DTP course was my first introduction to international human rights standards and the UN human rights system – to international human rights diplomacy. I was able to use the training in my work with ELSAM – and then when I went to Geneva to present an alternate report on torture in Indonesia to the UN Committee Against Torture.
About the program
The Human Rights and Peoples' Diplomacy Course is DTP’s core human rights program.
This is the longest-running annual comprehensive human rights and advocacy course in the region. This intensive program provides participants with a solid foundation of knowledge of international human rights and the UN system. The program builds links between advocates working on diverse human rights concerns including the rights of persons with disability, the rights of women, of Indigenous peoples, those working to defend the environment and the rights of migrant workers to stop torture, “disappearances” and the death penalty. There are intensive skills sessions on advocacy, internet and media skills.
In most years since 2006, the program has been held in Timor-Leste.
Last activity
22 August - 5 September, 2026
Key Issues
- Gender Based Violence, Rights of Persons with Disability, Indigenous peoples rights, poverty, torture, “disappearances”, self-determination
- Human Rights Standards
- Human Rights Mechanisms
- Strategic Advocacy Skills
- Video Advocacy Skills
Partners
Links and resources
- Overview
- Webpage