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June 15, 2007 - From the field
Trial of Charles Taylor
The trial of Charles Taylor, the former dictator of Liberia, began recently under the auspices of the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone. Taylor was indicted in 2003, but received safe haven in Nigeria until ... Read More
May 24, 2007 - Commentary
Letter to the Editor by Jonathan Fanton: Nigeria on a Path to Genuine Democracy
In a letter to the Chicago Tribune editor, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton acknowledges the flaws in recent Nigerian elections but argues that the country's president, Olusegun Obasango, has put it on the path to stability. Read More
May 21, 2007 - Commentary
Motherhood Kills, Op-Ed in This Day by Kole Shettima
MacArthur Africa Office Director Kole Shettima recommends steps on how to prevent maternal mortality in Nigeria. Read More
April 17, 2007 - Speech
"Announcement of Insyde’s Award for Creative and Effective Institutions," Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton recognizes Insyde's efforts to find productive ways for Mexican police to meet the challenge of rising crime while still respecting human rights and maintaining public trust. Read More
April 15, 2007 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Mexico: Report on Activities
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation first began making grants in Mexico in 1986 and opened an office in Mexico in 1991. Today, MacArthur provides approximately $6 million in grants each year to address ... Read More
March 30, 2007 - Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton: Without Human Rights, You Can't Have Stable Democracy
MacArthur's President talks about MacArthur's grantmaking in Nigeria targeted towards human rights, reproductive health, and maternal mortality. Read More
March 6, 2007 - Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton on Democracy, Digital Learning, and Juvenile Justice in the 21st Century
Recently, Philanthropy News Digest spoke with MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton. Read More
November 29, 2006 - Speech
"International Migration Trends," Presentation by John Slocum at Chicago Matters event
MacArthur Director of Global Migration and Human Mobility John Slocum discusses international immigration trends and describes the Foundation's own emerging grantmaking activities in the field of international migration. Read More
November 5, 2006 - Speech
"Peace through Justice," Introductory Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Chicago Humanities Festival
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates the development of an international justice system and says that further success will rely on addressing situations in Darfur and Uganda as well as cases outside Africa. Read More
November 1, 2006 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In 1999, after decades of colonial and military rule, Nigeria began a transition to democracy. Government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals are now working together to ensure the growth of a free and fair Nigeria. The MacArthur ... Read More
November 1, 2006 - Press release
MacArthur Awards $3.8 Million to Efforts Involving International Criminal Court
MacArthur announced five grants totaling more than $3.8 million for efforts to more fully involve the victims and witnesses in cases before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read More
October 24, 2006 - Speech
"China and International Justice," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Chinese University of Politics and Law
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's growth of grantmaking in China and the country's potential role in an emerging international justice system. Read More
October 18, 2006 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's Second Public Hearing
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton pushes the International Criminal Court to expand its caseload beyond situations in Africa and to possibly open field offices in troubled countries. Read More
October 13, 2006 - Speech
"International Responsibility to Protect Darfurians," Remarks by Kole Shettima, National War College, Nigeria
MacArthur Africa Office Director Kole Shettima discusses the humanitarian crisis in Darfur and the principles of Responsibility to Protect. Read More
September 22, 2006 - Commentary
New York Times Letter to the Editor by Jonathan Fanton: A Ugandan Peace
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton writes to the New York Times about the suspension of peace negotiations in Uganda. Read More
