Regina Klein
Shelter City Rotterdam project coordinator & mentor
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.
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.
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.
Shelter City Rotterdam project coordinator & mentor
Shelter City project member & buddy
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Coordinates the programme of each guest with the help of Shelter City buddies
Financially supports Shelter City Rotterdam, and connects guests to local allies and organizations
Organizes event and connects human rights defenders with students and youth
Offers a stage for human rights defenders to share their stories and engage with local audiences
Connects Shelter City guests with students and professors, provides courses, research and academic writing opportunities
Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate in Shelter City Netherlands. The deadline…
Justice & Peace Netherlands lance un nouvel appel aux défenseurs des droits humains en danger pour participer à Shelter City Pays-Bas. La date limite de…
Justice & Peace Netherlands abre nuevamente las candidaturas al programa Shelter City Países Bajos. La fecha límite para los solicitudes es el 30 de agosto…
On 3 June, Shelter City Rotterdam celebrated its fifth anniversary of hosting and supporting human rights defenders at risk with Shelter City guests, partners, and…
Support Shelter City Nijmegen and participate in the 5th edition of the Solidarity Walk at Land van Ooij.
Shelter City The Hague invites you to listen to the stories of four LGBTIQ+ rights defenders in honour of Pride The Hague.
Shelter City Utrecht invites you to a film screening and discussion about impunity in Latin America featuring the screening of the inspiring documentary “Chocolate de…
From May 6 to June 4 Shelter City Utrecht has organized an inspiring exhibition in the Utrecht Library. The exhibition highlights powerful stories of human…
Andi, LGBTIQ+ rights defender from Malaysia, reflects on her time in Shelter City Netherlands and what is important to acknowledge on International Women's Day.
Set up nine years ago, Shelter City Utrecht has a long history of finding innovative ways of supporting guests. Read the article, written by the…
Shelter City Netherlands: Call for Applications Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate…
Shelter City Pays-Bas Appel à candidatures Justice et Paix Pays-Bas (Justice & Peace Netherlands) lance un nouvel appel aux défenseurs des droits humains en danger…
Shelter City Países Bajos: Convocatoria de solicitudes Justicia y Paz Países Bajos (Justice & Peace Netherlands) abre nuevamente las candidaturas al programa Shelter City Países…
Adil Meléndez, a former Shelter City The Hague guest, was awarded the Sir Henry Brooke award in London by the Alliance for Lawyers at Risk.
Shelter City Global Partner Meeting From Africa to Europe: Enhancing global collaborations to protect human rights defenders at risk In October 2023, Justice & Peace…
Shelter City Utrecht invites you to a photo exhibition during the month of January, which highlights former and current Shelter City Utrecht guests.
Originally published by Peace Brigades International Netherlands on 9 November 2023 On Wednesday, November 1st, Mona shared her story with the students from the University…
Shelter City Nijmegen partner, Bureau Wijland, invites you to visit Angel’s exhibition “Maasewaal, a look at the contemporary Mayan world” at Bibliotheek Mariënburg Nijmegen.
10th October marked a milestone in enhancing the level of protection for human rights defenders at risk.
Justice & Peace Netherlands is launching a new call for applications for human rights defenders at risk to participate in Shelter City. The deadline for…