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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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Impact Story: Sustaining our work for the long-term
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September 8, 2022

Impact Story: Sustaining our work for the long-term

This impact story is part of a 5-part series of stories from the 2022 Shelter City Impact Study.

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Impact Story: Re-strategizing our work
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September 8, 2022

Impact Story: Re-strategizing our work

This impact story is part of a 5-part series of stories from the 2022 Shelter City Impact Study.

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Reconnecting with the Shelter City  Alumni Community
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July 13, 2022

Reconnecting with the Shelter City Alumni Community

During the month of June we held five regional webinars to reconnect with the members of the Shelter City Alumni Community.

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Celebrating 10 years together
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April 20, 2022

Celebrating 10 years together

This year, we celebrate 10 years of Shelter City and Shelter City The Hague.

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News

December 9, 2021

Launch of the new Shelter City branding & website

We are happy to present our new branding and website.

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Shelter City continues supporting human rights defenders during the pandemic
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July 15, 2020

Shelter City continues supporting human rights defenders during the pandemic

We at Shelter City released a joint statement on the current state of human rights and human rights defenders, and on our continuous support.

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The Barcelona Guidelines for the Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders
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January 14, 2020

The Barcelona Guidelines for the Wellbeing of Human Rights Defenders

We happily announce the publication of the Barcelona Guidelines on the wellbeing of human rights defenders at risk.

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Shelter City guest Dilip presents the Chakma community to students
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October 17, 2019

Shelter City guest Dilip presents the Chakma community to students

Shelter City guest Dilip gave presentations to students on his work to protect the rights of the Chakma community in India.

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Shelter City guest Dilip Chakma is interviewed by the Asser Institute
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October 15, 2019

Shelter City guest Dilip Chakma is interviewed by the Asser Institute

Dilip was interviewed by the Asser Institute in relation to his human rights work in India and his fellowship at the Institute.

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Shelter City guest Mohan calls for a reform of the judiciary in Nepal
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January 7, 2019

Shelter City guest Mohan calls for a reform of the judiciary in Nepal

In a op-ed published last December, Mohan Kumar Karna calls for a reform of the Nepalese judicial council.

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Documentary on former Shelter City guest Zar Ali now available
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October 10, 2018

Documentary on former Shelter City guest Zar Ali now available

The documentary on Zar Ali, human rights defender from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan, is now available.

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International Shelter City Workshop in Tbilisi
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September 26, 2018

International Shelter City Workshop in Tbilisi

The first International Shelter City Workshop brought together many organizations for three days in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Shelter City guest Renate meets Alfrink College students
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November 8, 2017

Shelter City guest Renate meets Alfrink College students

Renate is a LGBTIQ+ rights defender from Indonesia. She spoke to Alfrink College students about her experience.

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