Global Campus of Human Rights | Education & Research

Eight Global Master’s Programmes in Human Rights

Discover interdisciplinary, experiential postgraduate education combining regional expertise, global perspectives and leading universities to prepare the next generation of human rights professionals.

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The Global Campus of Human Rights is a network of over 100 universities training and empowering the next generation of Human Rights and Democracy professionals.

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Our Regional Master's Programmes

The programme in human rights and democratisation with the longest legacy in Europe. Discover more
A unique, interdisciplinary programme in democracy and human rights in the Balkan region. Discover more
The programme tackling human rights and democracy challenges and implications across Latin America.
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The international programme in human rights and democratisation specialising in the Asia-Pacific region.
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A pioneering multidisciplinary programme in human rights and sustainability in Central Asia.
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The programme on democracy, rule of law and human rights protection in post-Soviet states.
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An unparalleled cross-regional programme on democracy and human rights dynamics in the MENA region.
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A prestigious LLM programme that uniquely spotlights the African vantage point on human rights.
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Global Campus Alumni

Our Alumni contribute to a world in which human dignity, equality, freedom, human security, sustainable development, democracy, the rule of law and respect for all human rights are realised. 

Under the motto “Together for Human Rights”, the Global Campus Alumni community gathers the graduates from our eight regional Master’s programmes: over 4,400 experts, activists, and professionals spread throughout the world and active in NGOs, IGOs, state bodies, academia and consultancy. 

GC Stories

“Taking the Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Latin America and the Caribbean was the best academic and professional choice I could have made.”

Walter Guillermo Vela García

Mexico
“Participating in the organisation of the courses allows me to keep the study of the European Convention on Human Rights alive and, furthermore, to return to Venice every year and meet people who share the same values.”

Adriana Caravelli

Italy
“The journey to promote human rights is not taken alone, but as a global community working together. I encourage each of you to continue championing the cause of human rights, whether through education, advocacy, research, or direct action.”

Amrit Rijal

Nepal

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