Regina Klein
Shelter City Rotterdam project coordinator & mentor
Our support
Rest and re-energize
In Rotterdam, every human rights defender can feel at home thanks to the multicultural character of the city. Its lively cultural life and diversity offer a lot of inspiration to defenders and opportunities to care for themselves. When in need of retreat, defenders can find a safe and comfortable space in our shelter house, and focus on their physical and mental health.
Tailored support and capacity-building
At Shelter City Rotterdam, human rights defenders receive support tailored to their individual needs, for example medical care, psychological support, security trainings and development of expertise. Our partners from Erasmus University also provide defenders access to university facilities and academic writing courses.
Engage with local allies
With a lot of cultural and intellectual events, Rotterdam provides diverse avenues for the human rights defenders to connect with local citizens, students and lecturers. Our team of buddies and volunteers are always there to accompany defenders, while together they explore activist spaces and take part in human rights discussions.
Our team
Nikki Buijse
Shelter City project member & buddy
Esther van der Sluijs
Buddy/volunteer
Lucia Philips
Buddy/volunteer
Maria Schiller
Buddy/volunteer
Xuan Ha Doan
Buddy/volunteer
Lydia Veldhof
Buddy/volunteer
Hinke Oosterhoff
Buddy/volunteer
Coordinating organization
Rotterdam
Coordinates the programme of each guest with the help of Shelter City buddies
Partner organization
Rotterdam
Financially supports Shelter City Rotterdam, and connects guests to local allies and organizations
Partner organization
Rotterdam
Organizes event and connects human rights defenders with students and youth
Partner organization
Rotterdam
Offers a stage for human rights defenders to share their stories and engage with local audiences
Partner organization
Rotterdam
Connects Shelter City guests with students and professors, provides courses, research and academic writing opportunities
Nnedinma, regaining her mojo in Shelter City
Nnedinma tells us how her three-month stay in Tilburg with Shelter City enabled her to re-energize and regain her mojo to continue her work.
Shelter City Tilburg
Alice, on the frontlines of a high-risk profession
At the end of her three-month stay in the Netherlands, Alice wrote a story to share her experience as a journalist in the DRC.
Shelter City The Hague
Alice, en première ligne d’une profession à risque
A la fin de son séjour de trois mois aux Pays – Bas, Alice à écrit un article pour partager son expérience de journaliste en RDC.
Shelter City The Hague
Fabianna, reflecting on her connection with human rights defenders
Fabianna, a former intern at Justice & Peace Netherlands, reflects on her experience accompanying Shelter City guests participating in the initiative in the Netherlands.
Shelter City The Hague
Giving your all for the things you believe in
Wouter Ermens recounts his experience interning in the role of a programme coordinator of Shelter City Nijmegen and supporting a Shelter City guest.
Shelter City Nijmegen
Sheyla: “Freedom is my favourite word”
"I am Sheyla Urdaneta, I am a journalist, and a woman: a double risk in Venezuela, where liberty of expression and press are constricted."
Shelter City Haarlem
Sheyla: “Libertad es mi palabra favorita”
"Soy Sheyla Urdaneta, soy periodista y mujer: un doble riesgo en Venezuela, donde se viola la libertad de expresión y de prensa."
Shelter City Haarlem
Zabib, balancing motherhood and activism in South Sudan
"Being an activist shouldn’t stop women from having children, and having children shouldn’t stop women from their activist work. Let’s not give up."
Shelter City Rotterdam
News
August 14, 2023
Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications for March 2024
Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate in Shelter City. The deadline for…
News
August 14, 2023
Shelter City Pays-Bas: Appel à candidatures pour mars 2024
Justice et Paix Pays-Bas (Justice & Peace Netherlands) lance un nouvel appel aux défenseurs des droits humains en danger pour participer à Shelter City. La…
News
August 14, 2023
Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes para marzo de 2024
Justicia y Paz Países Bajos (Justice & Peace Netherlands) abre nuevamente las candidaturas al programa Shelter City. La fecha límite para los solicitudes es el…
Events
24 Aug 2023
Shelter City Utrecht: Documentary screening and discussion
Gain firsthand insight into human rights in El Salvador through film and discussion in Utrecht.
Events
8 Jul 2023
Shelter City Nijmegen: Solidarity Walk at Land van Ooij
Walk in solidarity with human rights defenders at Land van Ooij in Nijmegen.
News
May 17, 2023
Internship position at Shelter City The Hague
Shelter City The Hague is offering an internship position. Find out more on the position, when and how to apply here.
Events
May 22, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Shelter City Maastricht: Maastricht Human Rights Week
Visit Maastricht for a week of inspiring activities and a celebration of human rights achievements.
News
April 25, 2023
Global Citizen explores Shelter City
Shelter City was recently featured in a Global Citizen article that explored the concept of safe havens for human rights defenders.
News
March 21, 2023
Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes para septiembre de 2023
Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes para septiembre de 2023 Vea esta convocatoria en inglés o francés. Justicia y Paz Países Bajos (Justice & Peace Netherlands) abre…
News
March 21, 2023
Shelter City Netherlands: Appel à candidatures pour septembre 2023
Shelter City Netherlands: Appel à candidatures pour septembre 2023 Consultez cet appel en anglais ou en espagnol. Justice et Paix Pays-Bas (Justice & Peace Netherlands) lance un nouvel…
News
March 21, 2023
Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications for September 2023
Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications for September 2023 View this call in French or Spanish. Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call…
Events
Feb 3, 2023 - Jan 4, 2024
Shelter City Utrecht: “UtRecht van de Mens” Exhibition
Experience a unique insight into the work and life of human rights defenders at the “UtRecht van de Mens” Exhibition Shelter City Utrecht partners Peace…
Events
8 Dec 2022
Discussion panel on human rights in Southern Africa with Shelter City guest, Honneur-David
On 8 December, Honneur-David, human rights defender from DRC and a Shelter City Haarlem guest, will discuss the human rights in Southern Africa.
Events
Dec 8, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023
“With no Ithaca awaiting” exhibition by Shelter City Amsterdam guest, Félix
Join a photo exhibition "With no Ithaca awaiting" by current Shelter City Amsterdam guest and a photojournalist from Mexico, Félix.
Events
Nov 27, 2022 - Nov 27, 2022
Support human rights defender Ali’s half marathon for Shelter City
Donate and support Ali, a current Shelter City The Hague guest who is running a half marathon to fundraise for Shelter City!
Events
Nov 24, 2022 - Nov 24, 2022
Film screening: Punished for Protesting: how family members seek justice
Shelter City Utrecht & Peace Brigades International invite you to the film screening of not one, but two short films! The focus of the evening will be…
News
September 19, 2022
Convocatoria de solicitudes para iniciativas de Justice & Peace en 2023
Justice & Peace Netherlands está lanzando una nueva convocatoria de solicitudes para sus iniciativas: Shelter City y la iniciativa Artists’ Safe Haven.
News
September 19, 2022
Appel à candidatures pour les initiatives de Justice & Peace en 2023
Justice & Peace Netherlands lance un nouvel appel à candidatures pour ses initiatives : Shelter City et l’initiative Artists’ Safe Haven.
News
September 19, 2022
Call for applications for initiatives by Justice & Peace in 2023
Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for its initiatives: Shelter City and Artists’ Safe Haven initiative.
News
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.