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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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October 16, 2023
The beginning of a partnership between Ubuntu Hub Cities and Shelter City
10th October marked a milestone in enhancing the level of protection for human rights defenders at risk.
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February 16, 2023
A tribute to Daniel Machozi Mupanza, Congolese human rights defender
A tribute to Daniel Machozi Mupanza, Congolese human rights defender Shelter City mourns the passing of Daniel Machozi Mupanza, a Congolese human rights defender, environmental…
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September 8, 2022
Impact Story: Feeling protected
This impact story is part of a 5-part series of stories from the 2022 Shelter City Impact Study.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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October 22, 2019
Introducing LGBTIQ+ rights defender Alassane, winner of a NOW-US Award
Former Shelter City guest Alassane wins the NOW-US Award. Here we introduce her.
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September 19, 2019
Shelter City has welcomed 200 human rights defenders in seven years
We at Shelter City celebrate the arrival of the 200th guest and the achievements of our movement.
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September 16, 2019
Tino explains the situation of the LGBTIQ+ community and sex workers in Zambia
Shelter City guest Tino gave a presentation to Dutch diplomats on the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community and sex workers in Zambia.
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May 24, 2019
Shelter City guest Daniel gives a presentation on human rights in Congo
Daniel, human rights defender in Congo, gave a presentation to students on human rights in his country.
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March 8, 2019
Arts and Human Rights exhibition at Shelter City Tanzania
Shelter City Tanzania organized an exhibition with the cooperation of some artists and human rights defenders who are staying in the Shelter City.
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October 18, 2018
A short documentary on Shelter City guest Francis
Peace Brigades International made a documentary on Francis and his work to document police brutality in Kenya.
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October 11, 2018
Former Shelter City guest Irwin becomes a One Young World Peace Ambassador
Irwin has been selected to participate in the One Young World Summit as a Peace Ambassador.