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See AllFebruary 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 27, 2013 - Video
Children and Family Justice Center at Northwestern University
Making the justice system fair for children and families
For 20 years, the Center has fought for and stood with children in conflict with the law. With a dual focus on zealous individual advocacy and systemic ...
WatchFebruary 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 ...
WatchJanuary 31, 2013 - Publication
NRC Report on Juvenile Justice Cites MacArthur
A new two-year independent study by the National Research Council takes stock of the growing body of knowledge regarding adolescent development. 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 27, 2013 - In The Media
"Report Calls for Increased Funding for Juvenile Justice Efforts"
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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
