Justice & Peace Netherlands - Take action for social justice

Our work is focused on building and empowering local communities to take action in creating more just, sustainable, and welcoming societies.

Our focus areas

Human rights defenders & Security

Migration & Human rights

Stories to get inspired

Willie, empowering change through spoken word in Kenya

Arts and culture are essential for building a safe and just world. The most effective way to promote democratic rights, freedom, and universal human rights globally is through the support and protection of local and grassroots artists. Many artists face significant pressure and risks, and to defend democratic rights, they need both security and space to carry out their work.

Kristiaan, driving impact through research in the Netherlands

Kristiaan joined the Impact through Research trajectory of The Hague Changemakers to discover how academic research can drive meaningful social change. Building on his background in political science and migration justice, he collaborated with others to uncover the lived experiences of migrants and contribute to reshaping narratives around inclusion and social cohesion. This was a decision that would leave a lasting mark on both him and the communities he worked with.

Miluska, advocating for legal protections for the LGBTIQA+ community in Peru

In Peru, there are no legal barriers to same-sex relationships or censorship of LGBTIQA+ rights. However, it remains an unsafe environment for the LGBTIQA+ community, with obstacles to same-sex marriage, adoption, and the recognition of gender identity. In addition to not being guaranteed equal access to education, housing, healthcare, and employment, LGBTIQA+ continue to face violence, discrimination, and hate due to prevailing stereotypes and stigmas in the country.

Our latest news

19-05-2026

Sign up for our next event with Shelter City guest Wangechi Grace Kahuria from Kenya

Join us for an informal conversation with Wangechi Grace Kahuria on defending the human rights of youth movements in Kenya.

19-05-2026

Sign up for The Move 4 Human Rights Summer Edition 2026!

Through interactive workshops, field visits, and collaborative projects, this program creates a powerful space where theory meets practice. Participants will explore pressing human rights issues and contribute to impactful solutions.

29-12-2025

Justice & Peace celebrates ten years of Shelter City: Dutch cities offer protection to human rights defenders

As journalists around the world face increasing pressure, climate activists are taken to court, and civic space continues to shrink, Dutch cities such as Utrecht, Maastricht, and Nijmegen offer a powerful counter-voice.

12-12-2025

Activist care weaving memory, knowledge, and mobility into protection

Insights and future strategy of Shelter City and protection ecosystems worldwide, with care as the infrastructure that makes activism durable.

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