Global Campus of Human Rights. Annual Report 2023

Abstract

Our Annual Report for 2023 encapsulates our endeavours to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights. It delineates the Global Campus' consistent trajectory in capacity-building and awareness-raising efforts concerning human rights and democracy worldwide. Our impact spans across various initiatives, including eight Master’s degrees, non-degree trainings, MOOCs, and a plethora of in-person and hybrid courses and events. Additionally, our online repository, policy briefs, and blog serve as vital channels for disseminating knowledge and education facilitated by our regional hubs. Recognizing the intensifying armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, and deficiencies in the rule of law and democracy globally, our outputs and initiatives are attuned to these pressing issues. Furthermore, we remain forward-thinking, having started to develop projects and initiatives tailored to address challenges posed by emerging technologies and the climate crisis. A significant highlight of 2023 was the accreditation and inauguration of a new regional hub coordinated by the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This initiative, involving partner institutions across Central Asia, garnered acclaim from international entities and states within the global community. The program aims to bolster access to education and capacity-building in human rights and sustainability within the region, adopting a regional and interdisciplinary approach. With the establishment of this eighth regional hub, the Global Campus has significantly expanded its presence in Central Asia, complementing existing hubs in Europe, South East Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Caucasus, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Arab World. This expansion amplifies the reach and efficacy of our university network, propelling our mission of promoting human rights and democracy on a global scale.