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.
News & Events
MAHRS Student Participates in ODIHR Workshop on Human Rights in Security-Related Contexts
Participating in the workshop “Human Rights in Security-related Contexts” was a valuable opportunity to deepen
MAHRS Students Share Their Impressions from the Central Asia Winter School 2026
From 5–10 January 2026, we had the privilege of participating in the Central Asia Winter
Dr. Anja Mihr Teaches on Transitology and Democratization at Global Campus LATMA in Buenos Aires
From 12-14 January 2026, Dr. Anja Mihr taught at the Global Campus of Human Rights
OSCE Academy & GC Central Asia Mark Human Rights Day with a Joint Workshop
On 10 December 2025, the OSCE Academy and GC Central Asia hosted a workshop dedicated
Children’s Rights Book Club Members Participate in Human Rights Day “Triwizard Tournament: Goblet of Fire”
On 7 December, members of the Children’s Rights Book Club took part in the annual
Democratic Resilience and Human Rights Law in Times of Global Crises – an interdisciplinary course on democratic transition and justice
Humboldt International Campus at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is pleased to announce the launch of a
Children’s Book Club Examines Themes of War and Displacement
The GC Central Asia Children’s Book Club, facilitated by OSCE Academy staff member Nazgul Kadyrova,
Dr. Anja Mihr, giving a talk on “Indigenous Rights and Sovereignty” in times of global-local governance at Harvard Kennedy School, Boston, during the German American Conference
On 15 November 2025, Dr. Anja Mihr, Academic Director of the MA in Human Rights
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.