
Arno Duivestein
Director of de Pletterij and co-coordinator of Shelter City Haarlem
Shelter City Haarlem offers human rights defenders a place to rest and re-energize, away from the danger and intensity that comes with their work. Here, human rights defenders are provided a safe and secure space to focus on their well-being, where they can explore Haarlem’s historic centre and beautiful surrounding landscapes, and care for their health.
During their stay in Shelter City Haarlem, human rights defenders can access the knowledge, tools, and practices needed to strengthen their capacities for when they return. We offer them physical and physiological support, and activities such as language courses, recreation, and more. The support we provide is tailored and adapted to the defenders’ needs to ensure a comfortable stay.
We organize events where human rights defenders can connect with a large network of figures in the field of human rights, such as politicians, civil society representatives, academicians, and journalists who reinforce the defenders’ activism, as well as their cause. We also support defenders in raising awareness for their work and the human rights situation in their country.
Director of de Pletterij and co-coordinator of Shelter City Haarlem
Shelter City Haarlem is supported by a group of 8 volunteers.
Coordinates Shelter City Haarlem and the stay of the human rights defenders.
Coordinates Shelter City Haarlem and the stay of the human rights defenders.
Financially supports Shelter City Haarlem and supports the human rights defenders
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We are happy to present our new branding and website.
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