Human Rights

EVERY CASE IS A HUMAN RIGHTS CASE

Fighting for the respect and protection of fundamental rights is embedded in VSA’s DNA. With relentless determination, VSA works daily to contribute to a more just society—always with style, but never without a fight.

This battle begins in the smallest case before a Belgian court, ensuring the right to a fair trial, and extends to legal proceedings before international human rights bodies.

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Expertise

Over the years, VSA has built extensive expertise in human rights law. The firm has successfully pursued cases before:

The European Court of Human Rights
The UN Human Rights Committee
Different domestic courts

VSA benefits from a broad and diverse network of academics, civil society organizations, and policymakers, whose specialized knowledge helps optimize cases in every possible way.

With these tools in hand, VSA believes it can go the extra mile in every case.

Fighting for human rights in 2025 demands innovation and creativity. VSA stands out with its unique out-of-the-box approach.

Depending on the client’s needs and the nature of the case, VSA designs tailor-made legal solutions that aim to create a positive impact in multiple ways:

Through traditional legal proceedings before national and supranational courts.
By drafting legislative proposals and actively engaging in the law-making process (public affairs).
By pushing boundaries in human rights advocacy through both small- and large-scale pro bono projects with a societal impact.

Through the Legal Clinic Human Rights, VSA also plays a crucial role in training the next generation of human rights lawyers.