AHRI invites submissions for its annual conference on the theme “Protecting Human Rights from the Global Spread of Organised Crime.” The conference will be held in hybrid format (in person and online) from 11 to 13 September 2025, hosted by the Instituto de Democracia y Derechos Humanos (IDEHPUCP) at the Pontifical Universidad Católica del Perú.

This conference will explore the intersection of human rights and organised crime, focusing on strategies to counteract the detrimental impact of transnational criminal networks on vulnerable populations, governance, and justice. Submissions on other human rights topics are also encouraged. Selected papers may be considered for publication. The deadline for submission is 15 March 2025. For more information, click on this link here.

Protection of human rights in armed conflict workshop 

Older persons in crises conference

The Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights, Finland, is co-organizing the Older Persons in Crises: Rights and Challenges Conference 20-22 March 2025. 

The “Older Persons and Crises” Conference will focus on the needs of older individuals in global crises. The conference, organized by the University of Helsinki, will feature keynote speakers and working groups on wars, climate change, the International Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, and older persons as refugees. Abstracts for presentations are due by 1 February 2025.

For more information and regular updates, kindly visit the Conference website.

Hybrid seminar and book launch on social, economic, and cultural rights

On 29 January 2025, the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, Maastricht University will host a hybrid seminar and book launch on 'Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.' The programme will include a keynote address by the renowned Philip Alston, a leading voice in international human rights law, tributes honouring the extraordinary contributions of Fons Coomans, and more. Click here to join.

Two new books have recently been published in the AHRI series published by Edward Elgar Publishing. Check out Human Rights Strategies - Benefits and Drawbacks and Socio-economic Rights, Inequalities and Vulnerability in Times of Crises - Building Back Better. The two books will be discussed at a hybrid seminar/book launch organised by the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights on 29 January 2025.

Also check out these recent open access books published by researchers based at AHRI institutes:

The Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) has launched the second instalment in its series of commentaries on African human rights treaties: The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child: A Commentary, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the African Children’s Charter’s entry into force. Download the latest commentary here

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