The Arab Master Programme on Democracy and Human Rights

The programme’s first semester takes place in Beirut, Lebanon and addresses four thematic areas; democracy and rights; governance, rule of law and constitutional process; political transition to democracy; international relations; and the global system of human rights protection. These thematic sections contribute to setting the ground for critically understanding democracy and human rights both in theory and in practice.

During the second semester, the students stay at either Birzeit University (Palestine), the International University of Rabat (Morocco), The university of Jordan or the University of Carthage (Tunisia). The second semester is dedicated to research and writing the master thesis.

The Arab Master Programme on Democracy and Human Rights (ArMA) creates a unique global classroom with students and an international academic staff coming from the MENA region and beyond. Between 20 and 30 students graduate every year from the ArMA programme.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights provides scholarships to students from the MENA region, teachers and courses during the first semester. The Arab Master is part of the Global Campus of Regional Masters in Human Rights and Democracy supported by the European Union.

The Danish Institute for Human Rights advertises on its website the call for applications issued by the ArMA programme every year during the Spring semester.

Partners

• Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
• Birzeit University, Palestine
• International University of Rabat, Morocco
• University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia
• University of Jordan
• University of Cairo, Egypt
• The Global Campus, Venice, Italy
• University of Southern Denmark