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January 5, 2011 -
From the field
Inter-American Court of Human Rights Compels Mexican Government to Enact Broader Human Rights Reforms
Two decisions by the Court in the past 14 months in cases litigated by two MacArthur grantees have ramped up pressure on Mexico’s government to reform its Code of Military Justice. Read More
November 24, 2010 -
In the Media
For International Criminal Court, Frustration and Missteps in Its First Trial
November 1, 2010 -
Info sheet
Grantmaking in Mexico
MacArthur has three grantmaking programs in Mexico: population and reproductive health, human rights and justice, and migration. Read More
November 1, 2010 -
Info sheet
Grantmaking in Russia
A downloadable brochure describing MacArthur’s grantmaking in Russia, which supports universities and other institutions engaged in scholarly research and training, and promotes the development of effective human rights protections. Read More
November 1, 2010 -
From the field
ECOWAS Court Says Education is a Basic Human Right in Nigeria
In a landmark judgment, the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, declared that Nigerians have an enforceable right to basic education. Read More
October 28, 2010 -
From the field
New State Law in Nigeria Improves Legal Rights for Suspects
A new law adopted last month by the Anambra State government in Nigeria includes reforms of the criminal justice system recommended by MacArthur grantee the Legal Defense and Assistance Project. Read More
August 10, 2010 -
In the Media
Conflict Fuels High Death Rate, Health Problems in Central African Republic
August 4, 2010 -
Video
The Human Toll of Violence in the Central African Republic
UC Berkeley researcher Patrick Vinck shares his experiences documenting the human impact of violence in the Central African Republic, a country currently under investigation by the International Criminal Court.
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Read MoreAugust 3, 2010 -
From the field
Research Documents Human Toll of Violence in Central African Republic
Researchers based at the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley have systematically canvassed nearly 2,000 households in the Central African Republic, carefully documenting violence in the country. Read More
July 29, 2010 -
From the field
Media Collaboration Highlights International Justice
MacArthur grantees Link TV and Skylight Pictures collaborated on a new media initiative designed to educate the public about the International Criminal Court and challenges in international justice. Read More
