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November 9, 2012 - Publication
Border Insecurity in Central America’s Northern Triangle
This report outlines the long-standing pattern of government inattention to these border regions, probing the root causes that range from institutional, economic, and resource challenges to corruption and weak government structures. Read More
October 29, 2012 - From the field
Addressing Global Healthcare Imbalances through Collaboration, Migration Management
The migration of health workers from underdeveloped regions to countries offering greater economic opportunity is leading to a shortage of healthcare in countries of significant need. Read More
October 26, 2012 - Publication
Approaching Migration Management in Mexico and Central America
A report from the Regional Migration Study Group (RMSG) tracks the history of migration trends and policy in Mexico and Central America. Read More
October 25, 2012 - From the field
Nigerian Court Finds Termination Based on HIV Status Illegal and Unlawful
After a 12-year legal battle, the Lagos State High Court handed down a landmark decision in the first ever HIV discrimination lawsuit in Nigeria. Read More
October 23, 2012 - Publication
Regulatory Challenges of Immigrant Worker Visas in America
Produced by Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, the report details violations in employment contracts and extraneous financial burdens on individuals with certain visas. Read More
September 27, 2012 - From the field
Mexico's Supreme Court Rejects Military Trials
Mexico's National Supreme Court has ruled Article 57 of the Mexican Military Code of Justice, which the military had interpreted to give itself jurisdiction over cases of military human rights violations, to be unconstitutional. Read More
August 1, 2012 - Publication
Leveraging New Media to Improve Nigeria’s Future
New media has the potential to drive Nigeria’s political and economic development and build a robust democracy, according to several speakers at a conference on “New Media and Governance: Tools and Trends.” Read More
July 30, 2012 - From the field
PBS Investigation Finds Border Patrol Abuses
Crossing the Line interviews a former Border Patrol agent, who blows the whistle on overcrowding, deprivation of food and water, and physical abuse. Read More
July 26, 2012 - Publication
Understanding Nigerian Views on Crime and Safety
Three-quarters of Nigerians fear becoming the victim of crime, according to a survey by the CLEEN Foundation. Read More
July 11, 2012 - Info sheet
Grantmaking in Nigeria
The MacArthur Foundation’s grantmaking in Nigeria
supports reproductive and sexual health, human rights
and the rule of law, and girls’ secondary education. Read More
May 17, 2012 - From the field
Mexican Court Loosens Requirements for Proof of Duration of Residency
Mexico’s Federal Court for Fiscal and Administrative Justice validated the proof of duration of residency and the right to qualify for naturalization of a national from Guatemala who has resided in Mexico for 19 years. Read More
May 17, 2012 - From the field
Indigenous Leader in Mexico Freed
Tlachinollan, winner of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, helped secure the release of Maximino García Catarino, an indigenous leader unjustly incarcerated for over six weeks in Guerrero state. Read More
April 27, 2012 - From the field
Human Rights Watch Wins Peabody Awards
Human Rights Watch, a MacArthur grantee, won two Peabodies for multimedia work on gold mining in Papua New Guinea and Russian civil society. Read More
March 14, 2012 - Publication
International Criminal Court Convicts Congolese Warlord
In its first judgment, the International Criminal Court found Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga guilty of recruiting and employing child soldiers in his militia group. Read More
