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The city of Amstelveen joins Shelter City to support human rights lawyers
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April 10, 2025

The city of Amstelveen joins Shelter City to support human rights lawyers

The city of Amstelveen joins the global movement of Shelter City in its mission of providing safe and inspiring spaces for human rights defenders at…

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Shelter City Costa Rica abre su periodo de convocatoria – 2025
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March 26, 2025

Shelter City Costa Rica abre su periodo de convocatoria – 2025

La convocatoria de candidaturas para Shelter City Costa Rica ya está abierta. Puede completar su solicitud hasta el día 15 de abril del 2025 a…

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A tribute to Iyad Haddad, Palestinian human rights defender
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February 18, 2025

A tribute to Iyad Haddad, Palestinian human rights defender

Shelter City mourns the passing of Iyad Haddad, a Palestinian human rights defender and former guest of Shelter City The Hague.

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Shelter City York: Guidelines for Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders
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February 13, 2025

Shelter City York: Guidelines for Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders

Shelter City York has launched the Guidelines for Universities Hosting Human Rights Defenders.

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Shelter City York: Nominations for Fellowships
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January 21, 2025

Shelter City York: Nominations for Fellowships

University of York's Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR) is currently accepting nominations for human rights defenders in need of a temporary relocation to a…

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Global solidarity in the protection landscape
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December 6, 2024

Global solidarity in the protection landscape

From 8 to 11 October, partners gathered in Georgia to reflect, rest, and reinforce their commitment to providing safe spaces for human rights defenders at…

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Strengthening collaboration in the Netherlands
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October 21, 2024

Strengthening collaboration in the Netherlands

On 26 September, 12 Shelter Cities from across the Netherlands gathered to exchange insights and strengthen collective efforts in supporting human rights defenders at risk.

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Luis, awarded The Albie for his journalism
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September 30, 2024

Luis, awarded The Albie for his journalism

On 26 September, Luis Carlos Díaz, journalist and human rights defender from Venezuela was awarded The Albie: Justice for Journalists Award.

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Shelter City Costa Rica abre su periodo de convocatoria – octubre 2024
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September 20, 2024

Shelter City Costa Rica abre su periodo de convocatoria – octubre 2024

La convocatoria de candidaturas para Shelter City Costa Rica ya está abierta. Puede completar su solicitud hasta el 20 de octubre de 2024 a las…

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Shelter City Netherlands: Call for applications
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August 1, 2024

Shelter City Netherlands: Call for applications

Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate in Shelter City Netherlands. The deadline…

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Shelter City Pays-Bas: Appel à candidatures
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August 1, 2024

Shelter City Pays-Bas: Appel à candidatures

Justice & Peace Netherlands lance un nouvel appel aux défenseurs des droits humains en danger pour participer à Shelter City Pays-Bas. La date limite de…

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Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes
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August 1, 2024

Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes

Justice & Peace Netherlands abre nuevamente las candidaturas al programa Shelter City Países Bajos. La fecha límite para los solicitudes es el 30 de agosto…

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Celebrating 5 years of Shelter City Rotterdam
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July 16, 2024

Celebrating 5 years of Shelter City Rotterdam

On 3 June, Shelter City Rotterdam celebrated its fifth anniversary of hosting and supporting human rights defenders at risk with Shelter City guests, partners, and…

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Andi recounts her experience in Shelter City and the importance of International Women’s Day
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March 21, 2024

Andi recounts her experience in Shelter City and the importance of International Women’s Day

Andi, LGBTIQ+ rights defender from Malaysia, reflects on her time in Shelter City Netherlands and what is important to acknowledge on International Women's Day.

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Shelter City Utrecht, believing that change is achievable
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March 12, 2024

Shelter City Utrecht, believing that change is achievable

Set up nine years ago, Shelter City Utrecht has a long history of finding innovative ways of supporting guests. Read the article, written by the…

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Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications
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February 6, 2024

Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications

Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate…

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Shelter City Pays-Bas: Appel à candidatures
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February 6, 2024

Shelter City Pays-Bas: Appel à candidatures

Shelter City Pays-Bas Appel à candidatures Justice et Paix Pays-Bas (Justice & Peace Netherlands) lance un nouvel appel aux défenseurs des droits humains en danger…

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Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes
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February 6, 2024

Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes

Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes Justicia y Paz Países Bajos (Justice & Peace Netherlands) abre nuevamente las candidaturas al programa Shelter City Países…

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