News in “Human Rights”
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May 30, 2013 - From the field
MacArthur Grantee’s Legal Efforts Help Free Two Wrongly Imprisoned Men
Legal efforts by MacArthur grantee Asistencia Legal por los Derechos Humanos (ASILEGAL) helped ensure the freedom of Sebastian Zuniga Santos and Marcial Zuniga. Read More
May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
April 21, 2013 - Publication
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 16, 2013 - Publication
U.S. Engaged in Torture After 9/11, Review Concludes
A nonpartisan, independent review of interrogation and detention programs in the years after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks concludes that the United States used interrogation techniques on detainees that constituted torture. Read More
April 16, 2013 - In the Media
"U.S. Engaged in Torture After 9/11, Review Concludes"
From The New York Times
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February 28, 2013 - From the field
ECOWAS Court Directs Nigerian Government to Punish Oil Corporations over Pollution
The judgment is based on a case filed by MacArthur grantee, the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project. Read More
February 27, 2013 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
February 15, 2013 - From the field
Campaign Video Highlights Impact of Courts’ Decisions in the Rights of Women Worldwide
Billions of women around the world are still fighting for equal rights, and what judges say have a tremendous influence on the challenges and opportunities women encounter. Read More
February 13, 2013 - Article
New Grantmaking to Focus on Freedom of Expression, Enhancing Criminal Justice
Building on its 30-year history in the field, MacArthur announced a new human rights and international justice grantmaking strategy that will focus on defending freedom of expression and enhancing criminal justice globally. Read More
January 31, 2013 - In the Media
"Kenyan Web Monitors Work to Avert Election Violence"
From The Guardian
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January 29, 2013 - From the field
Initiative to Bolster Legal Environments for Civil Society Organizations
The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law has announced its Civic Space Initiative. Read More
January 22, 2013 - Publication
Child Migration Issues in Mexico and Central America
A new report explores human rights concerns associated with the growth of youth and child migration at Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala. Read More
January 20, 2013 - Publication
Evaluating Recruitment of Migrant Workers
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante has released a report on substantial defects in the current H-2 program’s recruitment systems, stating that many temporary workers are routinely subjected to fraud, charged illegal fees, and threatened ... Read More
January 16, 2013 - In the Media
"Rights Group Reports on Abuses of Surveillance and Censorship Technology"
From The New York Times
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January 10, 2013 - From the field
Mexico Launches Initiative to Protect Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
Insecurity in Mexico has resulted in mounting pressures against activists and journalists in Mexico, causing some to flee or cease their work for fear of retaliation. Read More
