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February 24, 2011 -
From the field
Grantees Support Mass Rape Trial in DRC
MacArthur grantees the American Bar Association and Advocats Sans Frontieres led the efforts of Congolese lawyers representing 60 victims in the case against an army officer who sent his troops to rape, beat, and loot. Read More
July 14, 2009 -
From the field
The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court
MacArthur grantee POV airs the documentary, The Reckoning, which follows dynamic ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo and his team for three years across four continents as he issues arrest warrants for Lord's Resistance Army leaders in ... Read More
May 5, 2008 -
Speech
"The Challenge of International Justice," Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the International Criminal Court and the Foundation's support for other human rights measures. Read More
December 10, 2007 -
Speech
"The Case for an International System of Justice,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the National Press Club
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues that the combination of the International Criminal Court, regional human rights courts, and the new norm of Responsibility to Protect are improving human rights around the world. Read More
October 18, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's Second Public Hearing
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton pushes the International Criminal Court to expand its caseload beyond situations in Africa and to possibly open field offices in troubled countries. Read More
August 4, 2005 -
Press release
Monitoring and Supporting First Cases Before the International Criminal Court
MacArthur has announced three grants totaling more than $1.2 million to prepare victims of human rights abuses in cases at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read More