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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.
Latest news and events
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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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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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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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December 1, 2021
Shelter City tour with the Dutch Human Rights Ambassador, Bahia Tahzib-Lie
In 2021 and 2022, the Dutch Human Rights Ambassador is touring all Shelter Cities in the Netherlands.
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November 8, 2021
Shelter City outdoor exhibition travels across the Netherlands
After Zwole,Tilburg and Utrecht, the travelling Shelter City outdoor exhibition is now in Maastricht and next year will be in The Hague.
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May 12, 2021
A tribute to Ileana Lacayo, Nicaraguan journalist and human rights defender
We at Shelter City want to pay tribute to former guest Ileana Lacayo, a Nicaraguan journalist and human rights defender.
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April 15, 2021
Launch of the Shelter City Alumni Community
The Shelter City Alumni Community is an online platform for former Shelter City guests to connect, exchange expertise and cooperate.
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January 25, 2021
York (UK) becomes the 18th Shelter City
The city of York in the UK joined Shelter City in providing a safe and inspiring space for human rights defenders at risk.
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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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April 1, 2020
A spotlight on Shelter City in Georgia
We want to shine a spotlight on the two Georgian Shelter Cities currently supporting human rights defenders.
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March 26, 2020
A tribute to Irina Paikacheva, Russian human rights defender
We at Shelter City want to pay tribute to Irina Paikacheva, a Russian human rights defender and former guest of Shelter City.
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March 16, 2020
Cancellation of human rights defenders’ relocation to Dutch Shelter Cities
We announce the cancellation of human rights defenders' relocation to the Netherlands.
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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 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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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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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 2, 2019
Batumi joins Shelter City
The city of Batumi in Georgia has joined the Shelter City movement in offering relocation and support to human rights defenders.