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.
Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Human Rights and Sustainability 2025-2027
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News & Events
Children’s Rights Week
Children’s Rights Week was held for the first time at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek,
Children’s Rights Workshop (Planning of the Child Lead Team’s work)
On April 5th, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek hosted a Children’s Rights Workshop that brought
Members of the Human Rights Subcommittee of the European Parliament meet with MAHRS Programme Students at the OSCE Academy
On 27 February 2025, a delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) met with
OSCE Academy Interim Director and MAHRS Academic Director Met German Ambassador to Uzbekistan
On 15 February 2025 Dr. Pal Dunay, OSCE Academy Interim Director, and Prof. Anja Mihr,
Children’s Rights Workshop at the OSCE Academy
On 15 February 2025, the OSCE Academy, with the support of the Global Campus of
MAHRS Students 2023-2025 Receive Their Degrees
On 13 February 2025, the OSCE Academy proudly awarded graduate degrees to students in the
Podcasts on Children's Rights
Special Guest: Nazgul Turdubekova, Director of the League of Children’s Rights Protection
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.