News in “Human Rights & International Justice”
Page 9 of 15. Return to the Human Rights & International Justice program
May 1, 2009 -
Publication
Advancing Human Rights and International Justice
The MacArthur Foundation believes that respect for human rights is fundamental to human security and well-being; that both international and local human rights promotion is necessary for building a universal movement; and that an accessible system ... Read More
April 9, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at International Criminal Justice Symposium: “Bearing Witness to Atrocity”
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton marks the fourth and final event in a series of colloquia on international justice to mark MacArthur’s thirtieth anniversary. Read More
April 7, 2009 -
From the field
Nigerian Government Adopts Police Reforms
The Nigerian government recently issued a white paper that adopts the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Police Reform, many of which were backed by MacArthur grantees in Nigeria. The government agreed to mainstream the community ... Read More
March 24, 2009 -
From the field
Coroner Inquest Results in Indictment of Nigerian Police Inspector
Based on efforts by MacArthur grantee Access to Justice, a Nigerian police inspector was recently indicted for failing to uphold Lagos State’s Coroner Systems Law at the State’s first coroner’s inquest. Adopted in ... Read More
March 11, 2009 -
Video
Ambassador Colin Keating Interview by MacArthur President
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton interviews Ambassador Colin Keating about international justice.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2009 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In this report:
President’s Essay
Strengthening Nigerian Universities
Building Research Capacity: Spotlight on Four Nigerian Universities
Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health
Helping Adolescents Make Informed Decisions: Action Health Incorporated
Advancing Human Rights
Building Police Accountability, Strengthening ... Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Nigeria Reception for Staff, Grantees, Associates
In his last visit to the country as MacArthur President, Jonathan Fanton celebrates Nigeria's recent progress in areas like higher education, human rights, and reproductive health. Read More
February 5, 2009 -
Speech
“The Pursuit of International Criminal Justice: the Case of Darfur,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the MacArthur International Justice Symposium
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reviews the Foundation's history of human rights grantmaking, focusing on the International Criminal Court, and argues that Darfur represents a test case for international rights. Read More
January 29, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by MacArthur’s President at Northwestern University’s Atrocity Crimes Litigation Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton on how the international justice system is growing ever more effective at prosecuting and preventing human rights violations. Read More
November 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"Nigeria: Justice Goldstone to Receive Award for International Justice"
From allAfrica.com
Read More
Read More
November 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"Justice Goldstone to Receive International Award for Justice"
From The Good News
Read More
Read More
November 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"SA Judge Receives International Justice Award"
From African Online News
Read More
Read More
November 25, 2008 -
In the Media
"Goldstone to Receive MacArthur for International Justice Work"
From the Harvard Gazette
Read More
Read More
October 24, 2008 -
In the Media
"Judge Will Get International Justice Award"
From The Boston Globe
Read More
Read More
October 24, 2008 -
In the Media
"Prof Wins MacArthur for Democracy Work"
From The Harvard Crimson
Read More
Read More
