News in “Human Rights”
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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
March 2, 2012 - Publication
In Russia, Online Speech Remains Free from Government Control
A new report examines the Russian blogosphere, Twitter, and other media sources and finds vibrant and diverse discourse on Russian political and social issues. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Red Nacional de Derechos Humanos (Red TDT), 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Monitoring and documenting human rights abuses in Mexico to raise awareness of human rights violations nationally and internationally. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Crisis Action, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Crisis Action works behind the scenes with civil society organizations to develop strategies that inform policymakers about how to stop conflict and protect civilians on the ground.
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February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
International Center for Not-For-Profit Law, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law monitors and improves the legal environment for civil society worldwide.
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February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Moscow Helsinki Group, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Moscow Helsinki Group conducts advocacy, compiles reports, and trains activists to improve human rights in Russia. Read More
January 23, 2012 - From the field
UN's Ban Ki-moon Says "Responsibility to Protect" Works
At a MacArthur-supported conference on the doctrine of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his strong support for R2P. Read More
January 6, 2012 - From the field
More Countries Join the International Criminal Court
Seven additional countries have joined the International Criminal Court and ratified the Rome Statute due, in part, to the work of MacArthur grantee the Coalition for the International Criminal Court. Read More
December 23, 2011 - From the field
UN Ban on Torture Invoked in Nigerian Police Case
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, ruled that Nigerian police violated the rights of a cab driver who was tortured and detained for 27 days without trial. Read More
December 16, 2011 - From the field
Russian Grantee Wins Ruling, Repayment on Tax Status of Foreign Donations
Russia has repaid Agora Human Rights Association nearly one million rubles in excess taxes, the result of a precedent-setting ruling which found that Russian nonprofits are not required to pay tax on donations from foreign donors. Read More
November 4, 2011 - From the field
Advancing Accountability for Atrocity Crimes in Latin America
George Washington University’s National Security Archive was featured on PRI’s The World to discuss the progress being made to advance accountability for atrocity crimes in Latin America. Read More
August 25, 2011 - From the field
Mexican Court Requires Civilian Trials for Human Rights Violations by Military
Influenced by MacArthur grantees like the Comision Mexicana de Defensa y Promocion de los Derechos Humanos, Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that members of the military accused of human rights violations be tried in civilian courts. Read More
July 26, 2011 - From the field
Benetech Helps Establish “Forced Disappearance” as a Crime in Guatemala
Using statistical analysis of evidence from the Guatemalan National Police Archives, MacArthur grantee Benetech helped convict and sentence two policemen for the disappearance of a prominent union leader. Read More
July 20, 2011 - From the field
MacArthur Grantees Receive 2011 Emmy Nominations
ProPublica, Independent Lens, ITVS, PBS FRONTLINE, and POV — all MacArthur grantees — received a combined 30 Emmy nominations in 2011. Read More
July 4, 2011 - From the field
ASILEGAL Helps Man Go Free After 12 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment
Arrested in the Mexican state of Guerrero in 1999 for murder, Pedro Gatica became a victim of excessive and unwarranted delays in Mexico's criminal proceedings. Read More
