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October 1, 2009 - Press release
International Connections Fund Past Grants
List of grantees from the MacArthur Foundation's Chicago International Connections Fund. Read More
July 14, 2009 - From the field
The Reckoning: The Battle for the International Criminal Court
MacArthur grantee POV airs the documentary, The Reckoning, which follows dynamic ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo and his team for three years across four continents as he issues arrest warrants for Lord's Resistance Army leaders in ... Read More
June 30, 2009 - Press release
Professional Training for Future Sustainable Development Leaders
Supporting rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development, MacArthur announced grants totaling $7.6 million to nine universities in seven countries Read More
May 25, 2009 - Speech
Conferral of the MacArthur Award for International Justice, Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton recognizes Richard Goldstone's human rights contributions as a judge in South Africa and as Chief Prosecutor at International Criminal Tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Read More
May 25, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by Richard Goldstone, Conferral of the MacArthur Award for International Justice
Richard Goldstone, the chief prosecutor for the international criminal tribunals of Yugoslavia and Rwanda reflects on his career and MacArthur's impact on it. Read More
May 4, 2009 - Speech
“Migration in a Changing World,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's efforts to better understand migration patterns and support better migration governance. Read More
April 28, 2009 - Press release
MacArthur Announces 2009 Winners of Award for Creative & Effective Nonprofits
MacArthur announced that eight organizations in five countries will receive the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. 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
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 7, 2009 - Speech
“‘Full and Free Development’: The Case for Higher Education in Nigeria,” Yar’Adua Center Lecture by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how higher education can provide a ladder of opportunity for Nigerians and serve as an engine of economic growth. Read More
March 3, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the University of Ibadan’s 60th Anniversary Dinner
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton reaffirms the Foundation's commitment to Nigeria and details its work on higher education in the country. Read More
March 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
March 1, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton on Receipt of Honorary Degree from Bayero University
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's commitment to Nigerian democracy and higher education and notes Bayero's growth as an institution. 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
