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Migration

MacArthur seeks to improve conditions for vulnerable migrants, while laying the groundwork for fundamental improvements in migration policies and practices at the national, regional, and global levels over the longer term. Read our strategy

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May 13, 2013 - Publication
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Advancing Regional Competitiveness through Collaboration on Migration

The report outlines the powerful demographic, economic, and social forces that are reshaping Mexico and much of Central America and changing longstanding migration dynamics with the United States. Read More
April 21, 2013 - Publication
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Assessing Migrant Recruitment and Contracting Abuses

Despite international standards to protect migrant workers, their labor rights are frequently abused, especially if they have immigrated in an irregular fashion. Read More
April 5, 2013 - In The Media

"US Industrial Heartland Weighs Up Immigration Reforms"

From the Financial Times
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April 2, 2013 - In The Media

"Immigration Reform Expected to Boost Midwest Cities Like Cleveland"

From Cleveland.com
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March 26, 2013 - Publication
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‘The Back of the Line’: Explaining Immigration Lines, Wait Times, Visa Categories

Contrary to popular belief, there is not one “line” that leads to legal permanent residence in the United States; current immigration law provides multiple paths to permanent residency. Read More
March 12, 2013 - In The Media

"The Fundamentals of Immigration Reform"

From The American Prospect
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March 12, 2013 - Article
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Migration Documentary Films

MacArthur’s media grantmaking has supported the production of several documentary films on migration and immigration in the U.S. and around the world. Read More
March 8, 2013 - Twitter

MT @WBEZWorldview: Rachel Bronson of @ChicagoCouncil discusses impact of #immigration on economics in the #Midwest http://t.co/IJV8v1cd1P

March 8, 2013 - In The Media

"U.S. Immigration Policy’s Effect on Midwest Businesses"

From WBEZ Chicago
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March 7, 2013 - In The Media

"Immigration Reform Crucial to Midwest, Study Finds"

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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  • Representative Grants

    Sin Fronteras I.A.P.

    Mexico, Mexico
    2011

    $360,000 To strengthen and promote human rights protection for migrants in Mexico and to research and advocate for improved migration policies in Mexico (over two years).

  • Representative Grants

    International Catholic Migration Commission

    Geneva, Switzerland
    2011

    $375,000 To support a Coordinating Office for civil society engagement in the activities of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (over three years).

  • Representative Grants

    Georgetown University Institute for the Study of International Migration

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2011

    $1,050,000 In support of the development of a set of guiding principles and effective practices for addressing crisis-induced migration (over three years).

  • Representative Grants

    George Washington University

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2011

    $630,000 To monitor implementation of the Voluntary Code of Conduct for the Ethical International Recruitment of Foreign-Educated Nurses to the United States, and to explore the extension of ethical recruitment codes to allied health professionals, physicians, and teachers (over two years).

  • Representative Grants

    Migration Policy Institute

    Washington, District of Columbia
    2012

    $150,000 To convene experts and policymakers and develop a set of policy briefs summarizing the state of knowledge on issues of migration and development, in preparation for the UN General Assembly's Second High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Development.

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March 12, 2013 - Article
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Migration Documentary Films

MacArthur’s media grantmaking has supported the production of several documentary films on migration and immigration in the U.S. and around the world. Read More

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Portrait of Barry Lowenkron

Barry Lowenkron

Vice President, International Programs
Portrait of John W. Slocum

John W. Slocum

Director, Migration

Sharon Bissell Sotelo

Director and Program Officer, Mexico
Portrait of Kathy K. Im

Kathy K. Im

Director, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives
Portrait of Valerie Chang

Valerie Chang

Director for Policy Research

Liliane Loya

Program Officer, Mexico
Portrait of Tara Magner

Tara Magner

Program Officer
Portrait of Lauren Pabst

Lauren Pabst

Program Officer
Portrait of S. Quinn Hanzel

S. Quinn Hanzel

Program Assistant
Portrait of Phillis D. Hollice

Phillis D. Hollice

Program Administrator
Portrait of Cordia Pugh

Cordia Pugh

Executive Secretary
Portrait of Julia M. Stasch

Julia M. Stasch

Vice President, U.S. Programs