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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 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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Shelter City Nijmegen: Walk in solidarity with human rights defenders
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6 Jul 2024

Shelter City Nijmegen: Walk in solidarity with human rights defenders

Support Shelter City Nijmegen and participate in the 5th edition of the Solidarity Walk at Land van Ooij.

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Human Library: Sharing International Stories
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15 May 2024

Human Library: Sharing International Stories

Shelter City The Hague invites you to listen to the stories of four LGBTIQ+ rights defenders in honour of Pride The Hague.

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Impunity in Latin America: Film screening and discussion
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26 May 2024

Impunity in Latin America: Film screening and discussion

Shelter City Utrecht invites you to a film screening and discussion about impunity in Latin America featuring the screening of the inspiring documentary “Chocolate de…

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Photo Exhibition: Portraits of Courage
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May 6, 2024 - Jun 4, 2024

Photo Exhibition: Portraits of Courage

From May 6 to June 4 Shelter City Utrecht has organized an inspiring exhibition in the Utrecht Library. The exhibition highlights powerful stories of human…

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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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Adil Meléndez, Sir Henry Brooke Award recipient
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January 31, 2024

Adil Meléndez, Sir Henry Brooke Award recipient

Adil Meléndez, a former Shelter City The Hague guest, was awarded the Sir Henry Brooke award in London by the Alliance for Lawyers at Risk.

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From Africa to Europe: Enhancing global collaborations to protect human rights defenders at risk
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January 26, 2024

From Africa to Europe: Enhancing global collaborations to protect human rights defenders at risk

Shelter City Global Partner Meeting From Africa to Europe: Enhancing global collaborations to protect human rights defenders at risk In October 2023, Justice & Peace…

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