Master in Human Rights and Sustainability Programme (MAHRS)
The Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences with specialization in Human Rights and Sustainability Programme (MAHRS) is a new interdisciplinary graduate programme at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. It is designed as a transdisciplinary MA programme, bridging international law, social sciences, and humanities.
It includes internships for students in International Organizations, Think Tanks and CSO/NGOs with a related focus in their work. MAHRS will primarily focus on and operate with Central Asian (CA) countries, namely the five post-soviet countries Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan as well as Afghanistan and Mongolia.
“This MA Programme is for all who like to understand better human rights norms and standards and use them to unlock sustainable development for this and future generations to come. The Global Campus is a unique and amazing global network of Universities, academics, and scholars who commit to sustainable change for all people – no matter where on the planet”
Anja Mihr, MAHRS Academic Director
News & Events
OSCE Academy Welcomes New MA Students for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
On 14 September 2026, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek officially opened the 2026-2027 academic year,
Empowering Youth: The Child Leadership Team Launches the “Green Community” Project
On September 12, 2026, the Child Leadership Team (CLT) kicked off the new academic year
OSCE Academy in Bishkek Hosts Workshop on Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence with ODIHR
OSCE Academy in Bishkek Hosts Workshop on Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence with ODIHR 9
MAHRS Programme Commences the 2026–2027 Academic Year
The Master in Human Rights and Sustainability (MAHRS) Programme at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek
Global Campus Student Appears in ARTE Documentary on Human Rights Activism in Kyrgyzstan
A new ARTE Reportage documentary on democracy in Kyrgyzstan features Kazy Rasul uulu, a student
The Child Leadership Team (CLT) was the winner of the environmental quiz “Bringing Changes”.
The Child Leadership Team (CLT) was the winner of the environmental quiz “Bringing Changes”. The
🚀 Empowering the next generation of human rights advocates!
🚀 Empowering the next generation of human rights advocates! On July 10, Global Campus Central
MAHRS Alumna’2025 Akylai Tenizbaeva Joins the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s International Secretariat as a Research Fellow.
MAHRS Alumna’2025 Akylai Tenizbaeva Joins the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s International Secretariat as a Research Fellow.
Podcasts on Children's Rights
Special Guests: Nick Danziger, Independent photojournalist, Documentary Filmmaker, and Educator; Claudia Modonesi, Human Rights Expert, Media Trainer.
Background:
Children’s rights have always been a core focus of the Global Campus’s education, training, and advocacy initiatives. Since establishing a long-term partnership with Right Livelihood in 2019, these efforts have been significantly strengthened, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing children’s rights globally.