News in “Africa”
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September 1, 2008 - Publication
Global Migration
MacArthur takes an explicitly global view on population movement, with an emphasis on international migration. Read More
July 15, 2008 - Press release
Chicago Organizations to Form International Connections
MacArthur awarded $325,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with 16 countries. Read More
June 1, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Kole Shettima Describes Ways to Fight Maternal Mortality
In an opinion-editorial in the Nigerian Guardian, MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima outlines how the country can greatly reduce the number of women who die during or after childbirth. Read More
May 5, 2008 - Speech
"The Challenge of International Justice," Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the International Criminal Court and the Foundation's support for other human rights measures. Read More
April 29, 2008 - From the field
New Map Identifies Conservation Priorities in Madagascar
Two MacArthur Fellows have created a new map of conservation priorities in Madagascar, among the world’s most significant biodiversity hotspots and a focus of MacArthur’s conservation grantmaking. With funding from the Foundation, Patricia Wright ... Read More
March 31, 2008 - Speech
“MacArthur and Millennium Development Goal #5,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at a UN Dinner Hosted by General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim at the University Club
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's support of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and urges other foundations to also work to address the United Nation's Millenium Development Goals. Read More
March 20, 2008 - Press release
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Receives MacArthur Award for International Justice
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today honored former United Nations Secretary General Kofi A. Annan with the MacArthur Award for International Justice at a 1200-person dinner held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Read More
March 20, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton at the Conferral of the MacArthur Award for International Justice
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Read More
March 20, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan upon receiving the MacArthur Award for International Justice, New York
Kofi Annan discusses the changing definition of national sovereignty - from a privilege to a responsibility - and the doctrine of Responsibility to Protect. Read More
February 14, 2008 - From the field
UN Makes Civilian Protection a Priority for Peacekeepers in DR Congo
Late last month, the Congolese government and 22 armed groups signed a peace agreement. MacArthur grantee Human Rights Watch was present at the negotiations and helped to secure language in the agreement to ensure that perpetrators ... Read More
February 7, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton Upon Visit of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's commitment to UN Millenium Development Goal #5 and applauds Annan's leadership on climate change and non-proliferation. Read More
December 28, 2007 - Commentary
Letter to the Editor by Jonathan Fanton: Help For Safer Pregnancies, Deliveries
In a letter to the Chicago Tribune's editor, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes MacArthur's efforts to reduce maternal mortality in India and Nigeria. Read More
December 15, 2007 - Speech
Jonathan Fanton Delivers Commencement Address at the Illinois Institute of Technology
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges IIT's class of 2007 to seek a balance in their professional lives that allows for public service and civic engagement. Read More
December 10, 2007 - Press release
MacArthur Selects Kofi Annan for International Justice Award
MacArthur will honor former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan with the first MacArthur Award for International Justice, Foundation President Jonathan Fanton announced today in a speech at the National Press Club. Read More
December 10, 2007 - Press release
Statement from Kofi Annan Regarding the MacArthur Award for International Justice
“I am honored to receive the MacArthur Award for International Justice.
“Advancing international justice should speak to the collective conscience of the world. The emerging international justice system, including the International Criminal Court and the principle ... Read More
