Netherlands Institute of Human Rights - SIM

28/11/2025

On international human rights day on 10 Dec join for the presentation of Max van der Stoel Award at Tilburg University

23/11/2025

Please join us on 9 Dec at Utrecht Uni for a public event to celebrate international human rights day and hear rights stories from around the world

This event on the eve of International Human Rights Day 2025 brings together scholars, practitioners at Utrecht University.

17/11/2025

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16/10/2023

The Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) of Utrecht University invites you to attend the SIM Peter Baehr lecture 2023 by ICJ judge Hilary Charlesworth

06/07/2023

The SIM summer school kicked off last Monday! 🎓✨ Our participants have been soaking up knowledge, making new friends, and enjoying Utrecht despite the stormy weather ⛈️

21/06/2023

Our latest edition of the SIM Newsletter is out! We are proud to showcase the wonderful work of our researchers. Check it out to find the latest SIM updates, research, teaching and impact https://t.co/DlvWgfodpL

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26/05/2023

The ECHR blog turns 15 today! 🎉

Since 2008, the blog has been medium for academics and practitioners for ECHR-related news, development, academic publications and events.

Read the reflection of Prof Antoine Buyse, SIM Director and founder of the blog here ⬇️

A walk with a friend through Brussels in 2008. That is when the idea for the ECHR Blog first started to bubble in my mind. Today this blog w...

24/05/2023

Mark your calendar for the SIM Peter Baehr lecture 2023! Join us on 30 November as we celebrate our anniversary with the ICJ Judge and renowned human rights scholar, Hilary Charlesworth. More info and register here ➡️

The Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) of Utrecht University invites you to attend the SIM Peter Baehr lecture 2023 by ICJ judge Hilary Charlesworth

15/02/2023

SIM Newsletter 31 is out! Get the latest information on the work of our colleagues on research, teaching, training and impact ➡️https://mailings.uu.nl/u/archive/-9zfKqJpnmlnq7kSL3Loug and subscribe here https://mailings.uu.nl/hp/NTTORnmexTrsxO3gamfApg/subscribe_newsletter_netherlands_institute_of_human_rights

31/01/2023

Are you interested in human rights? Do you want to gain more knowledge of international human rights law?

The SIM summer school is back this year for you! Learn the theory and practice of international human rights law from our experts in the beautiful city of Utrecht. Applications are now open!

Interested? Check our website for more information https://utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/law/international-human-rights-law-an-introduction