Latest news and events

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

Former Shelter City guest Alassane wins the NOW-US Award. Here we introduce her.

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

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

We at Shelter City celebrate the arrival of the 200th guest and the achievements of our movement.

Shelter City guest Tino gave a presentation to Dutch diplomats on the rights of the LGBTIQ+ community and sex workers in Zambia.

The city of Batumi in Georgia has joined the Shelter City movement in offering relocation and support to human rights defenders.

On the anniversary of the creation of Shelter City Costa Rica, we reflect on how it has greatly supported human rights defenders in Central America.

Daniel, human rights defender in Congo, gave a presentation to students on human rights in his country.

During the 2019 edition of Ride for Rights, the participants cycled through the Netherlands to support human rights defenders.

Colombian human rights defender Pedro joins this year's Ride for Rights to support Shelter City and other human rights defenders.

The students of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy learned more about human rights defenders while visiting Shelter City The Hague.

Shelter City Tanzania organized an exhibition with the cooperation of some artists and human rights defenders who are staying in the Shelter City.

We participated in the fourteenth edition of the Model United Nations Alfrink, a simulation of the works of the United Nations for high school students .

University College Groningen, partner of Shelter City Groningen, published a video to promote Shelter City.

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

Peace Brigades International made a documentary on Francis and his work to document police brutality in Kenya.

Irwin has been selected to participate in the One Young World Summit as a Peace Ambassador.