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>Call for Applications
>
>Human Rights and Peoples Diplomacy Trainin
>10th Annual Training for Human Rights Activists from the Asia-Pacific
>24 January - 11 February 2000
>Law School, Northern Territory University, Darwin, Australia
>
>WHAT IS THE DTP?
>
>The Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) is a non-governmental,
>non-profit organisation providing human rights training in
>the Asia-Pacific region. The DTP was founded in 1989 by
>Professor Jose Ramos-Horta, the 1996 Nobel Peace Laureate
>and representative of East Timor at the UN for more than a
>decade.  It is a unique program which provides practical
>training in human rights and ôpeoples' diplomacyö to
>non-governmental organisations and other sectors of civil
>society.
>
>Since January 1990, the DTP has conducted regional training
>sessions in Bangkok, Manila and Sydney, as well as
>in-country sessions in Australia, Fiji, Nepal, New Zealand,
>Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand.  To date, the DTP has
>trained over 500 human rights defenders from 30 countries
>and constituencies.
>
>WHO SHOULD COME?
>
>Men and women from non-government and peopleÆs organisations
>widely relevant to human rights  from Asia-Pacific countries
>and indigenous Australia.  Participants affiliated with
>organisations are encouraged to apply, but individual
>applicants will be considered.  Priority goes to women and
>indigenous peoples.
>
>WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS LEARN?
>
>a) Practical skills of negotiating, lobbying, using the
>media, strategic campaigning, developing effective
>strategies for non-governmental organisations.
>
>b) Information on the principles of human rights, the use of
>public and international law, how to access the United
>Nations and its agencies, and the role of regional and
>international bodies and organisations.
>
>TRAINING METHOD
>
>The DTP training is interactive, with emphasis on group
>work, role plays and simulations.  Media training includes
>practising in front of a camera and with video replay.
>Simulations include a session of the UN Commission on Human
>Rights.  DTP trainers are experienced and highly respected
>local, regional and international NGO leaders, media
>professionals and committed academics who understand DTPÆs
>philosophy of interactive involvement of participants.
>
>LANGUAGE OF TRAINING
>
>Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of
>English. Written skills in English are helpful, but not as
>important as an ability to understand and communicate in
>discussions.
>
>COURSE MATERIALS
>
>Participants are provided with a comprehensive Manual in
>plain English covering the course work.  It is also a
>practical reference and resource for participants when they
>return home.
>
>PAST PARTNERS
>
>DTP partner organisation in the Asia-Pacific are experienced
>and respected human rights and peoplesÆ organisations.  The
>partners help DTP to identify and select the most
>appropriate participants for the training program.
>Organisations the DTP has cooperated with in the past
>include:  Hotline Bangladesh, Forum-Asia (Thailand), South
>Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre (India), Community
>Aid Abroad (Australia), Pacific Concerns Resource Centre
>(Fiji), and Informal Sector Service Centre (Nepal).
>
>FUNDING AND SUPPORT
>
>An affiliation with the University of New South Wales
>provides valuable support from academic staff, particularly
>from the Faculty of Law. However, DTP relies entirely on
>donations to run its programs.
>
>COST
>
>The 2000 annual training from 24 January - 11 February 2000
>will be held at the Northern Territory University in Darwin,
>Australia.  Course fees are A$3000 plus airfare.  This fee
>includes training, food, accommodation and materials.
>Participants with assistance of the DTP look to sponsors to
>defray costs.  Some scholarships available.
>
>If you would like more information or an application form,
>please contact dtp@xxxxxxxxxxx or mail Diplomacy Training
>Program, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales,
>Sydney 2052 Australia, tel: 61 2 9385 2277 f: 61 2 9385 1778
>www.law.unsw.edu.au/centres/dtp
>
>Diplomacy Training Program
>Faculty of Law
>University of New South Wales
>Sydney 2052 Australia
>tel: +02 9385 2277/2807
>fax: +02 9385 1778
>email: dtp@xxxxxxxxxxx
>www.law.unsw.edu.au/centres/dtp
>
>
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