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Impact Story: Sustaining our work for the long-term
News

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
News

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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Impact Story: A chance to re-energize
News

September 8, 2022

Impact Story: A chance to re-energize

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

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Meet Shelter City Utrecht guest and women’s rights defender, Marta Lempart
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July 20, 2022

Meet Shelter City Utrecht guest and women’s rights defender, Marta Lempart

Introducing Shelter City Utrecht guest, Marta Lempart, a women's rights and democracy defender from Poland.

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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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The Shelter City outdoor exhibition returns to Zwolle
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Jun 24, 2022 - Jul 24, 2022

The Shelter City outdoor exhibition returns to Zwolle

The Shelter City outdoor exhibition returns for one month in Zwolle to celebrate 5 years of Shelter City Zwolle.

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Together for the 10-year anniversary of Shelter City
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April 29, 2022

Together for the 10-year anniversary of Shelter City

On 21 April we kicked off the celebrations of our 10-year anniversary with esteemed speakers, Shelter City guests, partners and friends.

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Former Shelter City guest Özgür Gür receives the Freedom from Fear Award
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April 21, 2022

Former Shelter City guest Özgür Gür receives the Freedom from Fear Award

ÜniKuir and its co-founder Özgür Gür are awarded the Freedom from Fear Award for their work on LGBTQI+ rights in Turkey.

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Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications for September 2022
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April 20, 2022

Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications for September 2022

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

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Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes para septiembre de 2022
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April 20, 2022

Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes para septiembre de 2022

Justice & Peace Netherlands abre nuevamente las candidaturas al programa Shelter City. La fecha límite para los solicitudes es el 3 de mayo de 2022…

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Shelter City Netherlands: Appel à candidatures pour septembre 2022
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April 20, 2022

Shelter City Netherlands: Appel à candidatures pour septembre 2022

Justice & Peace Netherlands lance un nouvel appel aux défenseur(e)s des droits humains en danger pour participer à Shelter City. La date limite de dépôt…

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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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Eindhoven becomes the 13th Shelter City in the Netherlands
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March 29, 2022

Eindhoven becomes the 13th Shelter City in the Netherlands

Eindhoven joins the Shelter City movement and becomes the 13th Shelter City in the Netherlands.

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Resources for human rights defenders working in support of Ukraine
News

March 3, 2022

Resources for human rights defenders working in support of Ukraine

In light of the current events, we have put together some resources for human rights defenders working in support Ukraine.

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The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs shares the story of former Shelter City guest Atoq
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February 10, 2022

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs shares the story of former Shelter City guest Atoq

You can now read an article on Atoq, human rights defender and journalist from Peru, and former guest of Shelter City.

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Two internship positions now open at Shelter City The Hague
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February 8, 2022

Two internship positions now open at Shelter City The Hague

Shelter City The Hague is looking for two interns. Find out more on the position, when and how to apply here.

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Internship position at Shelter City Utrecht
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February 3, 2022

Internship position at Shelter City Utrecht

Shelter City Utrecht is looking for an intern. Find out more on the position, when and how to apply here.

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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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