News in “Human Rights & International Justice”
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February 28, 2013 -
From the field
ECOWAS Court Directs Nigerian Government to Punish Oil Corporations over Pollution
The judgment is based on a case filed by MacArthur grantee, the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project. Read More
February 27, 2013 -
Video
Sin Fronteras
Protecting Mexico’s migrants and refugees
Sin Fronteras lawyers represent migrants in cases that have substantial impact on the Mexican government’s policies and laws. Staff help coordinate civil voices that highlight the abuse faced by ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
Video
Socio Legal Information Centre
Ensuring legal rights for the marginalized in India
The Socio Legal Information Centre (SLIC) provides free legal assistance to people who lack the capacity to approach the courts for redress. SLIC files more than 100 petitions ... Read More
February 27, 2013 -
Video
Ushahidi
Crowd sourced maps that advance human rights
Since 2008, Ushahidi has grown into a mapping platform used in crises around the world, supporting 35,000 maps in 30 different languages. Following the earthquake in Haiti in ... Read More
February 15, 2013 -
From the field
Campaign Video highlights impact of courts’ decisions in the rights of women
Billions of women around the world are still fighting for equal rights, and what judges say have a tremendous influence on the challenges and opportunities women encounter. Read More
February 15, 2013 -
From the field
Campaign Video Highlights Impact of Courts’ Decisions in the Rights of Women Worldwide
Billions of women around the world are still fighting for equal rights, and what judges say have a tremendous influence on the challenges and opportunities women encounter. Read More
February 13, 2013 -
Article
New Grantmaking to Focus on Freedom of Expression, Enhancing Criminal Justice
Building on its 30-year history in the field, MacArthur announced a new human rights and international justice grantmaking strategy that will focus on defending freedom of expression and enhancing criminal justice globally. Read More
February 13, 2013 -
Video
Protecting Freedom of Expression and Enhancing Criminal Justice
Building on its 30-year history in the field, MacArthur's human rights and international justice grantmaking strategy focuses on defending freedom of expression and enhancing criminal justice globally, with a special emphasis in Mexico, Nigeria, and ... Read More
January 31, 2013 -
In the Media
"Kenyan Web Monitors Work to Avert Election Violence"
From The Guardian Read More
January 29, 2013 -
From the field
Initiative to Bolster Legal Environments for Civil Society Organizations
The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law has announced its Civic Space Initiative. Read More
January 22, 2013 -
Publication
Child Migration Issues in Mexico and Central America
A new report explores human rights concerns associated with the growth of youth and child migration at Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala. Read More
January 20, 2013 -
Publication
Evaluating Recruitment of Migrant Workers
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante has released a report on substantial defects in the current H-2 program’s recruitment systems, stating that many temporary workers are routinely subjected to fraud, charged illegal fees, and threatened ... Read More
January 17, 2013 -
Publication
Mapping the Use of Internet Surveillance and Censorship Technology
Citizen Lab has released a report documenting the use of American-made Internet surveillance and censorship technology by more than a dozen governments. Read More
January 16, 2013 -
In the Media
"Rights Group Reports on Abuses of Surveillance and Censorship Technology"
From The New York Times Read More
January 10, 2013 -
From the field
Mexico Launches Initiative to Protect Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
Insecurity in Mexico has resulted in mounting pressures against activists and journalists in Mexico, causing some to flee or cease their work for fear of retaliation. Read More
