News in “Human Rights”
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July 29, 2013 - From the field
Attention to Justice Reform in Mexico Grows
Reforms to Mexican justice system, including efforts by a MacArthur grantee, were the focus of a two-part series by the national television agency Televisa. Read More
July 16, 2013 - In the Media
"Sudan's President One Step Ahead of a Suit and a Warrant"
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July 16, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Security Risks in Nigeria’s 2015 Elections
The political temperature in Nigeria is heating up in advance of its 2015 elections, with eight Nigerian states facing major threats to security, according to a risk assessment conducted by the MacArthur-supported CLEEN Foundation. Read More
July 10, 2013 - In the Media
"Nigeria: Report Lists Rivers, Borno, Nasarawa, Others As Volatile States Ahead of 2015 Elections"
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July 8, 2013 - In the Media
"Report: Web Monitoring Devices Made by U.S. Firm Blue Coat Detected in Iran, Sudan"
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June 25, 2013 - Publication
Charting Global Human Rights Philanthropy
The Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group have partnered to create the first data-driven portrait of how foundations are advancing human rights around the world. Read More
May 30, 2013 - From the field
MacArthur Grantee’s Legal Efforts Help Free Two Wrongly Imprisoned Men
Legal efforts by MacArthur grantee Asistencia Legal por los Derechos Humanos (ASILEGAL) helped ensure the freedom of Sebastian Zuniga Santos and Marcial Zuniga. Read More
May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
April 21, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Migrant Recruitment and Contracting Abuses
Despite international standards to protect migrant workers, their labor rights are frequently abused, especially if they have immigrated in an irregular fashion. Read More
April 16, 2013 - Publication
U.S. Engaged in Torture After 9/11, Review Concludes
A nonpartisan, independent review of interrogation and detention programs in the years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks concludes that the United States used interrogation techniques on detainees that constituted torture. Read More
April 16, 2013 - In the Media
"U.S. Engaged in Torture After 9/11, Review Concludes"
From The New York Times
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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 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. 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
