This regional masters degree is provided by the European Union and focuses on the relationship between democracy, human rights, development and peace. There are five regions worldwide that offer this degree: European Union (EMA), Africa (LLM), South East Europe (ERMA), Latin America and the Caribbean (DDCuLC) and Asia Pacific (APRP). The core curriculum among the five regions includes promotion of democratization, visits to international and regional institutions, international criminal justice and various aspects of human rights and democratization policies and activities.
Arizona State University in Pheonix offers a Masters in Social Justice and Human Rights. This program prepares students to practice either research or management in a non-government, advocacy-oriented organization as it relates to education, health, migration, work, family and child issues, as well as the environment. These topics will be discussed in the context of gender, race, nationality, sexuality and ethnicity.
The University of Peace in Costa Rica offers an 11 month advanced program to study international law and human rights. This degree focuses on the human rights aspect of international law at the domestic, regional and international level. It combines a solid foundation in international law theory and practice with an emphasis on human rights. International human rights is largely comprised on a number treaties or agreements made between the states that encourage political obedience.
The European University Viadrina in Frankfurt, Germany offers a Masters in Human Rights and Genocide Studies. This graduate program focuses on the frameworks and developments of human rights with an in depth look at the history of genocide. An understanding of genocide requires knowledge of not only the origins, but also its impact and the humanitarian effort required to halt mass destruction. Possible career paths for this degree includes working for a non-governmental organization (NGO), a non-profit organization or research institutions.