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Inaugural lecture of the chair of human rights education, delivered at Utrecht university on 23 october 2017 My appointment as Chair in Human Rights Education reflects the institutionalisation of human rights education within the field of human rights at Utrecht University. This position is in keeping with the image of the Dutch as a leader in human rights on the global stage. From the perspective of internationals, the Dutch government works very hard in the promotion of human rights. The International Criminal Court is an obvious example. Dutch diplomats and lawyers actively promote international law. At the same time the Netherlands, like every country, has room for improvement, including in women's rights and in human rights education. In all these respects it is entirely fitting that a Chair of Human Rights Education has been established here in the Netherlands. It is also telling that it has been endowed by a civil society organisation. Through this lecture, in which I officially accept this position, I will explain two elements of my title-the good surf and reclaiming human rights. I would like to explain to you why human rights education has become an essential part of the international human rights movement, complementing the immediate goals of protecting victims and promoting international treaties, with education about human rights for the prevention of abuses and the realisation of ''the good society''.