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22-09-2020

Upcoming arrival of new Shelter City guests in the Netherlands

A new group of human rights defenders will be arriving soon to Shelter City in the Netherlands. We are looking forward to receiving new guests again and to ensuring a safe and fruitful stay.

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05-08-2020

Samen Hier Welcome Group “de Aardbeitjes”: Sharing experiences six months on

Through our initiative Samen Hier, Justice and Peace is building towards an inclusive and welcoming society for refugees. A society in which groups of friends, neighbors, colleagues, family members or other acquaintances are both capable and willing to take on the reception and integration of newcomers themselves. Abdul - originally from Egypt - was for example matched to neighbors Ciara, Marieke, Liselotte, Adam and Larissa from Welcome Group "de Aardbeitjes”

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16-07-2020

Artistic freedom is a human right: Statement by artists Karski & Beyond

A statement by artists Karski & Beyond regarding the Mural of Change and freedom of expression.

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15-07-2020

Joint reaffirmation statement from the international network of Shelter City responding to situation and needs of HRDs in times of COVID-19

Read the joint statement of the international network of Shelter City responding to the situation and needs of HRDs in times of COVID-19. Find the statement also available in Spanish and French.

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19-06-2020

Mural of Change: The story behind the mural

What is the Mural of Change, and how did it start? What does it represent, and who is portrayed? Read this article to find out more about this new landmark in The Hague.

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16-06-2020

Virtual Event with HRDs during COVID-19: Reflections and Recommendations

To listen to the voices of grassroots human rights defenders around the world, we hosted a virtual event with 3 former guests of our Shelter City initiative for HRDs. Read the article to find out what they said.

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16-06-2020

HRDs on COVID-19: Dinah, sharing experiences as a human rights defender in Kenya

This story is part of an interview series with former Shelter City participants on the impact of COVID-19 on their work and human rights. Read more about the situation in Kenya from women's rights defender, Dinah.

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13-06-2020

HRDs on COVID-19: Lookkate, sharing experiences as a human rights defender in Thailand

This story is part of an interview series with former Shelter City participants on the impact of COVID-19 on their work and human rights. Read more about the situation in Thailand from civil rights defender, Lookkate.

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04-06-2020

HRDs on COVID-19: Akram, sharing experiences as a human rights defender in India

This story is part of an interview series with former Shelter City participants on the impact of COVID-19 on their work and human rights.

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