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The Asia Pacific Master of Arts in Human Rights and Democratisation (APMA) is a one-year graduate program that reflects the inseparable links between human rights, democratization, and peace and development in the Asia Pacific region.
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Apply for the APMA program! Scholarships available. Opens 01 January 2021.
Be part of change. Apply for the APMA program! Application opens 01 January 2021. Scholarships are available.
MALDIVES// Lack of women in the parliament is due to inaction by State and political parties
Why are there few women in Maldives' parliament? Find out why in this essay.
PHILIPPINES// On equality before the law amidst the pandemic
In the Philippines, the powerful and the powerless are treated differently before the law.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS// Despite convention, world’s children are still vulnerable
Do you know what rights children have? Read more about it here.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS// The modern-day slavery of migrant workers
What are migrant rights? What are the challenges they face? Read more about it in this latest installment of Know Your Rights.
APMA students defend thesis despite the pandemic
GC Asia Pacific students successfully defended their theses despite pandemic-related restrictions last August and September.
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Alumni Testimonials
“The APMA programme helped me place one foot ahead in the human rights movement in the Asia Pacific region.”
Adity Karki (Nepal), APMA 2017-2018
“This one-year programme is the perfect package to enhance your knowledge and expertise!”
Mahesti Hasanah (Indonesia), APMA 2018-2019