Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations

The Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations (ETO) of States in the area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights are the outcome of deliberations of a group of 40 experts in international law and human rights. They seek to clarify the human rights obligations of States beyond their own borders and cover all economic, social and cultural rights, including among others the right to just and favourable conditions of work, social security, an adequate standard of living, food, housing, water, sanitation, health, education and participation in cultural life.