On Monday 17 March, Prof. Dr. Andrea Broderick represented Maastricht University at the UNESCO TEFAF summit. She also attended meetings of the Netherlands UNESCO mission, where Prof. Dr. Hildegard Schneider and other members of the mission were present.

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After some insightful presentations, Prof. dr. Cees Flinterman presented the liber amicorum to Prof. dr. Fons Coomans. The MCHR thanks the editors, authors, discussants, and attendees!.

Yesterday, we held our hybrid book launch and seminar on economic, social, and cultural rights. Prof. dr. Philip Alston’s keynote reminded us of the important redistributive role that social, economic, and cultural rights play on a structural and global scale. (1/2)

The Maastricht Centre for Human Rights extends its gratitude to the authors, editors, speakers, and participants for contributing to this critical and timely discussion.

ocio-economic Rights, Inequalities, and Vulnerability in Times of Crises is not only a timely reflection on how crises exacerbate inequalities, but also a tribute to Fons Coomans’ enduring legacy in socio-economic rights scholarship.

Human Rights Strategies: Benefits and Drawbacks (Ed. Ingrid Westendorp) offers a critical examination of key advocacy strategies—naming & shaming, strategic litigation, and information politics—highlighting both their effectiveness and their risks in today’s world.

Engaging discussion from the authors addressing some of the most pressing issues in human rights :.G. Arosemena on human rights strategies.N. Papadopoulos on the European Social Charter .D. Palombo on solidarity post-COVID .V. Tünsmeyer on Indigenous rights.S. Zhang as discussant.

A special highlight was the launch of Socio-economic Rights, Inequalities, and Vulnerability in Times of Crises, edited by Andrea Broderick & Jennifer Sellin—a Liber Amicorum in honor of Fons Coomans. A fitting tribute to his lifelong contributions to socio-economic rights.

The event featured presentations by the book editors, who highlighted the key themes of their volumes.Ingrid Westendorp examined the complexities of human rights strategies, while.Andrea Broderick & Jennifer Sellin explored the role of socio-economic rights in crisis recovery.

We were honored to have Fons Coomans and Cees Flinterman share their reflections on the books launched today. Their contributions underscored the urgent need to reinforce socio-economic rights as a cornerstone of human rights law.

The event featured a powerful keynote by Philip Alston, who challenged us to critically assess the effectiveness of human rights strategies in these difficult times. His insights sparked strong exchanges on advocacy, litigation, and accountability.

The Maastricht Centre for Human Rights has long been a leader in socio-economic rights, thanks to its outstanding leadership. Today’s discussions reaffirmed its commitment to advancing critical human rights scholarship and practice.

Honored to have hosted today’s book launch & seminar at the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights! A truly thought-provoking discussion on human rights strategies and socio-economic rights in times of crises. 🧵👇 #HumanRights #BookLaunch.

This is happening today at 13:00 (HYBRID): . Benson Mutuku (Maastricht University). Presentation "Men's and Women's Participation in Resolution of Land-Based Conflicts". Still time to register to get your zoom link, please visit:

📢 Join us on 23 January @lawinmaastricht for our next Pick Our Brains event featuring Benson Mutuku! . Presentation: "Men's and Women's Participation in Resolution of Land-Based Conflicts" . Abstract & registration:

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📢 Join us for the hybrid seminar & book launch "Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Strategically Moving Forward" on Jan 29, 2025, at Maastricht University, Faculty of Law. Keynote by Philip Alston, tributes to Fons Coomans, & more! 📚👩‍🎓. Register at

Congratulations to Prof. Fabian Raimondo for his excellent pleading before the International Court of Justice during the hearings on States' Obligations in Respect of Climate Change.

It was also an opportunity to discuss the organisation of a UNESCO seminar that will take place on 14 May at the VU in Amsterdam, and will be attended by Andrea. Nozizwe Dube attended the lunch as a representative from UM and also took part in the discussions.