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October 20, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton Announcing the MacArthur Award for International Justice
At a colloqium at American University, MacArthur' President Jonathan Fanton announces the second winner of the award, United Nations Special Prosecutor Richard Goldstone. Read More
October 9, 2008 - Commentary
Jonathan Fanton Calls on the UN Security Council to Continue Proceedings Against Sudan's Omar al-Bashir
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton urges the United Nations Security Council to not stand in the way of the International Criminal Court's war crimes proceedings against Sudan's president. Read More
September 25, 2008 - In the Media
"Retired Judge Hopes Center Will Help Improve Child-Welfare System
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August 23, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Jonathan Fanton Calls for Comprehensive Juvenile Justice Reform
In a letter to the New York Times editors, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton argues that such reform must include the nation's mental health, child welfare, and education systems. Read More
June 26, 2008 - Publication
Changing Course: A Review of the First Two Years of Drug Transfer Reform in Illinois
Prepared for the Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative by Elizabeth Kooy. The preparation of this document was supported by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
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June 26, 2008 - From the field
Keeping Youth Out of Adult Courts Better for Children, Safer for Communities, According to Study
The 2005 repeal of a state law that once forced children accused of drug offenses into adult criminal courts has not compromised public safety and, instead, has provided hundreds of Illinois youth a greater opportunity to ... Read More
June 24, 2008 - From the field
Court Holds Russian Government Responsible for Deaths
The European Court of Human Rights recently held the Russian government responsible for the presumed death of two brothers who were taken from their home in 2003. Read More
May 22, 2008 - Speech
"Global Challenges; Collective Action," Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton to the City Club of Chicago, Illinois, May 22, 2008
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton relates the Foundation's partnership with the United Nations in pursuit of international justice, security, and dignity. Read More
May 13, 2008 - From the field
European Court Rules on Two Disappearances in Chechnya
In a case brought by MacArthur grantee the European Human Rights Advocacy Centre, the European Court of Human Rights found the Russian government responsible for the disappearance of two men in Chechnya who were taken from ... Read More
May 5, 2008 - Speech
"The Challenge of International Justice," Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the International Criminal Court and the Foundation's support for other human rights measures. Read More
April 30, 2008 - From the field
International Crisis Group Receives $5 Million Grant for General Operations
The International Crisis Group launched today in New York its new $50 million Securing the Future Capital fundraising campaign, with commitments totaling $20 million from the MacArthur Foundation, George Soros, Frank Giustra, and Victor Pinchuk. Read More
April 29, 2008 - From the field
European Court of Human Rights Upholds Torture Ban
Based on research by Human Rights Watch, a MacArthur grantee, the European Court of Human Rights upheld an absolute ban on deporting people to countries where they risk being tortured. The decision stems from the case ... Read More
April 25, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Midwest Regional Conference on International Justice
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton hosts a panel discussion on the International Criminal Court. Read More
April 21, 2008 - Commentary
Jonathan Fanton Says U.S. Should Consider Joining ICC
In an Op-Ed published in the San Diego Union Tribune, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton says the International Criminal Court represents an opportunity to engage with an effective international institution. Read More
April 15, 2008 - From the field
Mexico Frees 145 Political Prisoners in Chiapas
Efforts by prominent Mexican bishops and MacArthur grantee the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center recently helped lead to the release of 145 political prisoners in Mexico. Read More
