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 at this time of shrinking space for civil society. It builds knowledge of international human rights standards and the UN system. Similar to a summer school the program includes intensive sessions on human rights and development, advocacy and media skills.
Link to registration: https://dtp.org.au/training/2025-33rd-annual-program-timor-leste/
Other Events
Science Talk #6: Current Situation of Drought in Cambodia
The event provides an opportunity for 25 participants from media institutions, universities, indigenous groups, and civil societies to meet with scientists in the field of environment to obtain scientific data for use in their work. This event is co-organized by CamboJA and Open Development Cambodia (ODC) under funding support from USAID through fhi360. Register: https://forms.office.com/r/PeAxg2vSs5
Cyber Security and Data Literacy Training
The training course aims to: Raise awareness of the cluster member on cyber security as well as digital securityincluding password management, safe internet browsing, email security, and mobilesecurity. Enhance the understanding of data, data standards, and interactive visualization.
Open Tech Camp 2025
EngageMedia is organising Open Tech Camp 2025 – an unconference (or user-generated conference) that brings together digital technologists and social activists from across Asia-Pacific in a collaborative learning space dedicated to human rights tech. This two-day event fosters co-learning on privacy-respecting, secure, and open digital technology, enabling participants to build capacity and resilience in the face of digital threats. It is specifically designed for: Technologists interested in developing or customising tools for social change initiatives. Human rights defenders addressing internet freedom, digital rights, and online safety issues. Advocates, academics, and civil society practitioners passionate about advancing inclusive and fair digital ecosystems. Link to registration: https://forms.digisec.wiki/techcamp25