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Shelter City Netherlands: Call for applications
Justice & Peace Netherlands
About the Open Call
Shelter City is a global movement providing temporary safe and inspiring spaces for human rights defenders at risk where they can re-energize, receive tailormade support, and engage with allies. The program is open to a broad range of activists, journalists, media professionals, scholars, writers, and artists working for human rights. From March 2027, 14 cities in the Netherlands will host participants for three months. A separate fellowship with the Asser Institute is also available for September 2027.
What is Offered
Three-month temporary relocation, tailormade support, and professional networking in the Netherlands.
Requirements
Must use non-violent approaches; be under threat or pressure due to work; willing/able to return to home country; conversational English proficiency; valid passport; not subject to travel prohibitions.
How to Apply
Submit the application form via the online JotForm linked in the official announcement.
Key Information
Deadline
August 2, 2026
Location
Netherlands
Categories
Compensation
paid
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