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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 25, 2009 - Press release
Justice Richard Goldstone Receives MacArthur Award for International Justice
MacArthur honored Justice Richard Goldstone, former Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, with the MacArthur Award for International Justice. Read More
May 19, 2009 - From the field
Nigerian State Introduces Coroner’s Legislation
Based on efforts by MacArthur grantee Access to Justice, officials in the Nigerian state of Anambra will introduce legislation to require a coroner’s inquest into suspicious deaths. Read More
May 1, 2009 - Publication
Advancing Human Rights and International Justice
The MacArthur Foundation believes that respect for human rights is fundamental to human security and well-being; that both international and local human rights promotion is necessary for building a universal movement; and that an accessible system ... 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
April 7, 2009 - From the field
Nigerian Government Adopts Police Reforms
The Nigerian government recently issued a white paper that adopts the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Police Reform, many of which were backed by MacArthur grantees in Nigeria. The government agreed to mainstream the community ... 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 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
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
January 29, 2009 - Speech
Remarks by MacArthur’s President at Northwestern University’s Atrocity Crimes Litigation Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton on how the international justice system is growing ever more effective at prosecuting and preventing human rights violations. Read More
November 25, 2008 - In the Media
"SA Judge Receives International Justice Award"
From African Online News
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November 13, 2008 - Speech
“Learning, Knowing, and Serving: The MacArthur Foundation in Africa,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the African Studies Association Annual Meeting
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's efforts to support knowledge for, in, from, and about Africa, efforts he argues are crucial to the positive growth of African institutions. Read More
October 24, 2008 - In the Media
"Judge Will Get International Justice Award"
From The Boston Globe
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October 24, 2008 - In the Media
"Prof Wins MacArthur for Democracy Work"
From The Harvard Crimson
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October 24, 2008 - In the Media
"Justice Goldstone to Receive International Award for Justice"
From The Good News
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