News in “Human Rights & International Justice”
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March 25, 2011 -
From the field
PBS NewsHour on New Technology to Combat Global Human Rights Violations
PBS NewsHour profiles MacArthur grantee Benetech, a non-profit that produces free software that helps hold abusive governments accountable for human rights abuses. Read More
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
January 26, 2011 -
From the field
Inter-American Court of Human Rights Rulings Encourage Reform in Mexico
Two decisions by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in cases litigated by MacArthur grantees are prompting Mexico's government to reform its Code of Military Justice. Read More
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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