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June 24, 2008 -
From the field
Court Holds Russian Government Responsible for Deaths
The European Court of Human Rights recently held the Russian government responsible for the presumed death of two brothers who were taken from their home in 2003. Read More
June 10, 2008 -
From the field
Court Orders Russia to Pay Abused Prisoners
In a case brought by MacArthur grantee the Perm Human Rights Center, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Russian government violated human rights conventions in its handling of the beating of seven prisoners. Read More
May 13, 2008 -
From the field
European Court Rules on Two Disappearances in Chechnya
In a case brought by MacArthur grantee the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre, the European Court of Human Rights found the Russian government responsible for the disappearance of two men in Chechnya who were taken from ... 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
April 30, 2008 -
From the field
International Crisis Group Receives $5 Million Grant for General Operations
The International Crisis Group launched today in New York its new $50 million Securing the Future Capital fundraising campaign, with commitments totaling $20 million from the MacArthur Foundation, George Soros, Frank Giustra, and Victor Pinchuk. Read More
April 29, 2008 -
From the field
European Court of Human Rights Upholds Torture Ban
Based on research by Human Rights Watch, a MacArthur grantee, the European Court of Human Rights upheld an absolute ban on deporting people to countries where they risk being tortured. The decision stems from the case ... Read More
April 25, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Midwest Regional Conference on International Justice
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton hosts a panel discussion on the International Criminal Court. Read More
April 21, 2008 -
Commentary
Jonathan Fanton Says U.S. Should Consider Joining ICC
In an Op-Ed published in the San Diego Union Tribune, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton says the International Criminal Court represents an opportunity to engage with an effective international institution. Read More
April 15, 2008 -
From the field
Mexico Frees 145 Political Prisoners in Chiapas
Efforts by prominent Mexican bishops and MacArthur grantee the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center recently helped lead to the release of 145 political prisoners in Mexico. Read More
March 20, 2008 -
Press release
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Receives MacArthur Award for International Justice
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today honored former United Nations Secretary General Kofi A. Annan with the MacArthur Award for International Justice at a 1200-person dinner held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Read More
March 20, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton at the Conferral of the MacArthur Award for International Justice
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Read More
March 20, 2008 -
Speech
Remarks by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan upon receiving the MacArthur Award for International Justice, New York
Kofi Annan discusses the changing definition of national sovereignty - from a privilege to a responsibility - and the doctrine of Responsibility to Protect. Read More
March 7, 2008 -
Speech
“The MacArthur Foundation and International Justice,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Foundation's history and discusses its support for human rights and international justice, focusing on the International Criminal Court. Read More
February 29, 2008 -
Publication
Russian Human Rights Group Wins Police Abuse Case
The Committee Against Torture, a MacArthur grantee based in Nizhnii Novgorod, Russia, has won a police abuse case in the European Court of Human Rights. The Court found that the authorities violated the prohibition on torture ... Read More
February 14, 2008 -
From the field
UN Makes Civilian Protection a Priority for Peacekeepers in DR Congo
Late last month, the Congolese government and 22 armed groups signed a peace agreement. MacArthur grantee Human Rights Watch was present at the negotiations and helped to secure language in the agreement to ensure that perpetrators ... Read More
