DTP eNews Issue #192

In this issue, we link to a new report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on the impacts of climate change on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries. “The Unjust Climate”, profile Chalida Tajaroensuk, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement.

DTP eNews Issue #191

In this issue, we profile Indonesian alumnus Swandaru, provide information about DTP’s programs, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement.

DTP eNews Issue #190

In this issue, we launch our 2024 focus area – human rights and climate change, profile Thai alumna Laddawan Tantivitayapitak, who has given many years of service to human rights and democracy struggles, highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement.

DTP 2023 Annual Report

DTP’s 2023 Annual Report showcases its activity throughout the year as we return to face-to-face programs.

2023 Annual Report

33 Years of Building Human Rights Capacity in Australia and the Asia-Pacific

DTP eNews Issue #189

In this first issue of DTP E-News for the year we highlight the activities of DTP alumni, share news from the region, information on new resources and jobs and calls from the UN for your engagement. We profile alumnus Anselmo Lee, who has over 30 years of service to human rights in the region.

Vale Jim Hart

We pay tribute to DTP friend and supporter Jim Hart

DTP Indonesian Alumni visit DTP in Sydney

Indonesian alumni Sabela Gayo and Yotam Wakum visited the Diplomacy Training Program sharing about their current work in Indonesia which is focused on alternative dispute resolution

DTP eNews Issue #188

This marks the last DTP eNews for 2023. In this issue we publish a contribution by Karen Gomez-Dumpit, friend of DTP, former Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, and campaigner against the death penalty since 1993. We also share updates on DTP programs and news from alumni, partners, the UN and the region.

The UDHR @ 75 – The Right to Life and the Anti-Death Penalty Campaign – Lessons from the Philippines

DTP alumna/trainer and former Philippines Human Rights Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit links the global campaign on abolition of the death penalty to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and shares insights into the successful campaign against re-introduction of the Death Penalty in the Philippines as a model for the anti-death penalty work. She highlights the value of research, of understanding public perceptions, and the importance of international collaboration and solidarity – and in this case, support from Australia and Australians.

2022 Annual Report

32 Years of Building Human Rights Capacity in Australia and the Asia-Pacific

DTP eNews Issue #187

This issue we pay tribute to DTP Trainer Virginia Dandan, profile alumna Renuga Inpakumar, feature a reflection from DTP Advisory Board member Justice The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, share news from the Asia Democracy Assembly, alumni, partners and from the UN and the region.

THREE HEROES OF THE UDHR @ 75

In this essay DTP Advisory Board member Justice The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG remembers his own tiny connections with the three personalities that were so important in the preparation of this most important universal declaration – The UDHR.

DTP eNews Issue #186

This issue we profile an alumna from DTP’s very first program in 1990. Anelyn de Luna has devoted her life to building solidarity for human rights, and is now active working for children’s rights. We share news from alumni, the region and the UN.

Kaldor Centre Principles on Climate Mobility

Report “Kaldor Centre Principles on Climate Mobility” provide governments, affected communities, international organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders with evidence-based, legally sound tools for addressing climate mobility. 

DTP eNews Issue #185

In this issue we link to a statement from 72 UN member governments on the right to education, we profile Sri Lankan alumnus Ravi Tissera, President of IMCS, Pax Romana, and share news from alumni, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #184

In this issue we provide a link to an article by Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. We also include the report of our recent DTP alumni survey, profile award-winning alumnus Jonathan Mesulam and share news from alumni, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #183

In this issue we provide the links to two short videos that can be used in campaigns to renew commitments to, and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the UDHR. We also include a profile on alumna Mary Boni and news from alumni, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #182

In this issue we link to an article, Human rights are key to ensuring no one is left behind that focuses on the right to social security and the right to development both of which are a feature of the UDHR. We also profile alumna Bete Fátima and have news from alumni, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #181

This issue we include a profile on alumnus Sushil Pyakurel, provide information about Australia’s upcoming Constitutional Referendum, report on the 31st Annual Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy training program and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

DTP, The Voice and the 2023 Constitutional Referendum

Statement from DTP’s Executive Director on the upcoming referendum to recognise Indigenous peoples in the Australian Constitution and to establish a constitutionally protected “First Nations Voice” (The Voice) to advise the Australian Parliament and government on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.  

DTP eNews Issue #180

In this issue, we link to an article by Eva Wuchold, the Programme Director Social Rights of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung “As important as ever: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”. We also we include a profile on alumna Louchrisha Hussain, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

2021 Annual Report

30 Years of Building Human Rights Capacity in Australia and the Asia-Pacific

DTP eNews Issue #179

In this issue, we feature a contribution by the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library. It presents a selection of 30 key documents related to each of the 30 articles of the UDHR, the most translated document in the world and available in more than 500 languages. We also include a profile on 2014 alumnus Fayez Ahmed, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #178

In this issue, we include a profile on 2014 alumnus Sudhagaran Stanley, working to address corruption and human rights in Malaysia and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #177

In this issue, we include a profile on alumna Elizabeth Gamarra, report on the recent DTP Asian alumni workshop and the Bangkok and Vienna+30 conference, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

UDHR @ 75: Bangkok and Vienna+30 Conference

Human rights advocates from across Asia gathered in Bangkok on 28-30 June to mark the 30th anniversary of the Bangkok NGO Declaration and the subsequent World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna.

DTP eNews Issue #176

In this issue we include a profile on alumnus Bashar Hanna, report on the visit to DTP by alumnus Dickson Ntwiga, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

DTP alumnus Dickson Ntwiga visits DTP

DTP alumnus Dickson Ntwiga visited the Diplomacy Training Program updating the team on his work helping women migrant workers, breaking the cycle of violence against women and improving gender equality both at home in Kenya and abroad.

DTP eNews Issue #175

In this issue we report on our first alumni consultation, include a profile on alumna Mary Aileen Diez-Bacalso, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

UDHR @ 75: DTP Pacific Alumni Meet in Fiji

DTP alumni from Fiji, Papua New Guinea/Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Tonga gathered in Nadi, Fiji to reflect on the value of DTP’s contribution to their work for human rights, discussed the current context and priority needs for human rights advocacy training, and building DTP’s alumni networks

DTP eNews Issue #174

In this issue we share statements by DTP partners FORUM-ASIA and AIPP and the UN on the situations in Manipur India and Myanmar. We also include a profile on alumna Nayela Akter, and news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #173

This issue includes a profile on alumna Wenise Kim, as well as news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN. DTP also highlights the human rights emergency in Myanmar as H.E., Aung Myo Min, DTP Trainer and NUG Human Rights Minister visits Australia to call for solidarity and support.

DTP eNews Issue #172

This issue provides coverage of DTP and its alumni at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, a profile on alumna Riji Joy, as well as news from alumni, partners, the region and the UN.

DTP eNews Issue #171

This issue we continue our profiles of DTP alumni – those on the frontlines of defending human rights – with a profile of Nurul Qoiriah – and share news and calls for action from them.

DTP eNews Issue #170

Last week, DTP worked with its partners to deliver capacity building programs in Fiji, Thailand and Australia: on Environmental Human Rights Defenders in the Pacific, human rights and democracy in Myanmar, and children’s rights in Australia. In this issue we feature a profile of DTP alumnus, Aslam Abd Jalil and DTP alumna/trainer, Usa Lerdsrisuntad. There is news from alumni and the region, and new resources.

DTP eNews Issue #169

This eNews has news from DTP alumni – profiles of DTP alumnus Pervez Siddique and DTP trainer Henry Zwartz, and news and updates on human rights and from the region.

DTP alumnus Aslam Abd Jalil visits DTP

DTP alumnus Aslam Abd Jalil visited the Diplomacy Training Program sharing his progress in completing his PhD studies and advocating for refugee and migrant worker rights in Malaysia. 

DTP eNews Issue #168

This week marks International Women’s Day and we profile the work of DTP alumna Fitria Sumarni, a courageous woman defending the rights of religious minorities in Indonesia. We also profile DTP trainer, Ruki Fernando from Sri Lanka. There is news of programs, a call for applications for DTP’s Administration and Office Coordinator, news from alumni, updates from the region, and calls for input.

DTP eNews Issue #167

In this issue find news of recent and upcoming DTP courses, news from DTP alumni and a profile of DTP trainer, Nicholas Stewart and PNG DTP alumnus, Joseph Kena’e Ka’au – as well as news from our partners and the region and new resources for human rights.

OHCHR : Protecting Minority Rights

OHCHR and the Equal Rights Trust: Protecting Minority Rights – A Practical Guide to Developing Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Legislation

DTP eNews Issue #166

This issue of the DTP eNews has information on DTP’s programs and activities, news of DTP alumni and partners. There is a profile of DTP trainer, Professor Ryszard Cholewinksi and migrant rights advocate, Bijaya Shrestha.