Alina Toropova
Journalists-in-Residence Programme Manager @ECPMF and Coordinator of the Shelter City Leipzig
Our support
Rest and respite
We provide a safe space for journalists and media workers under threat, allowing them to continue their investigations, develop new projects or take a break from the stressful work environment. This includes furnished accommodation, a monthly stipend for living expenses and health insurance.
Individual support
During their stay, journalists can attend language courses, psychotherapy sessions in their preferred language, as well as professional journalism-related training. Fellows can use ECPMF’s office as a workspace if needed. Additionally, the Journalists-in-Residence team provides daily support to each fellow.
Personal advocacy
Our fellows can use ECPMF‘s platforms to highlight their personal and professional situation, as well as the situation in their countries and the topics that they are working on.
Our team
Andreas Lamm
Managing Director @ECPMF
Sarah Koslow
Director Finance @ECPMF
Miluska, advocating for legal protections for the LGBTIQA+ community
Miluska, transwoman, lawyer, and LGBTIQA+ rights defender from Peru reflects on her journey and work as a human rights defender.
Shelter City The Hague
Lou, documenting children’s rights in the Philippines
As a Shelter City Research Fellow at the Asser Institute, Lou, a human rights defender from the Philippines, investigated the accessibility of international justice mechanisms for child victims.
Shelter City The Hague
Guliaim, encouraging to find the activist within you
Guliaim, women's rights defender from Kyrgyzstan, shares her journey and hopes for Kyrgyz women and the future of her country.
Shelter City Nijmegen
Sylvain, advocating for disability rights in the DRC
Sylvain is a disability rights defender from the Democratic Republic of Congo who stayed in Shelter City Rotterdam. Faced with challenges due to the ongoing discrimination against persons with disabilities, he strives to strengthen their participation and inclusion in society.
Shelter City Rotterdam
Czarina, being an activist when they’ve labelled you a terrorist in the Philippines
Czarina, a human rights lawyer from the Philippines, shares how her activism has continued to motivate her despite the severe challenges she faces.
Shelter City Rotterdam
Luis, building peace through the fight against impunity in Venezuela
In 2023, Luis wrote this article in commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
Shelter City The Hague
David, in search of justice for missing persons
David is a human rights defender from Mexico focused on advising and guiding family members of missing persons.
Shelter City Utrecht
Yendri, mobilizing LGBTIQ+ communities in Venezuela
Yendri works on advancing the rights of Venezuelan LGBTIQ+ individuals. Find out more about his work through a podcast episode and documentary.
Shelter City Utrecht