Nathalie Ummels
Shelter City Maastricht Coordinator, Mondiaal Maastricht
Maastricht is a welcoming safe space for human rights defenders to unwind for a few months. In Shelter City Maastricht, it is our mission to make the defenders feel at home and to support them in improving their personal wellbeing, while they are away from the risks of their work.
At Shelter City Maastricht, human rights defenders receive support tailored to their individual needs, for example medical care, psychological support, security trainings and development of expertise. Shelter City Maastricht also offers guests the opportunity to take courses at Maastricht University in order to expand their knowledge and strengthen their skills set.
In Shelter City Maastricht, defenders can connect with local citizens, students, and organizations to exchange knowledge and together promote human rights. Because of its location, Maastricht also offers easy access to EU institutions and international organizations in neighbouring countries, where defenders can meet even more allies.
Shelter City Maastricht Coordinator, Mondiaal Maastricht
Shelter City Maastricht Team Leader, Mondiaal Maastricht
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights and Peace at the Faculty of Law, Maastricht University
Senior adviser on Administrative Affairs and External Relations, Municipality of Maastricht
Volunteer and former board member, Mondiaal Maastricht
Intern
Coordinates the stay of the guests, provides tailored support, and connects human rights defenders to local allies
Organizes visits to high schools in Maastricht and connects guests with local youth
Financially supports Shelter City Maastricht, and provides university courses
Financially supports Shelter City Maastricht, and connects guests to local allies and organizations
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