Our Grantmaking in Mexico
The Foundation began making grants in Mexico in 1986 and opened an office in Mexico in 1992. Today, MacArthur operates three programs in Mexico: population and reproductive health, human rights and justice, and migration and human mobility. Support is provided to expert civil society organizations working to improve young people's access to reproductive and sexual health and to improve maternal health outcomes in rural indigenous areas; to improve access to justice through promoting reform of the criminal justice system; and to facilitate exchange, dialogue and initiatives that improve the human condition of migrants and their families.
What's New
See AllJanuary 20, 2013 - Publication
Evaluating Recruitment of Migrant Workers
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante has released a report on substantial defects in the current H-2 program’s recruitment systems, stating that many temporary workers are routinely subjected to fraud, charged illegal fees, and threatened ... Read More
January 10, 2013 - From The Field
Mexico Launches Initiative to Protect Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
Insecurity in Mexico has resulted in mounting pressures against activists and journalists in Mexico, causing some to flee or cease their work for fear of retaliation. Read More
January 6, 2013 - In The Media
"Mexico Aims To Save Babies And Moms With Modern Midwifery"
From WBUR
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January 6, 2013 - Publication
U.S. Administration Spends More on Immigration Than all Other Federal Law Enforcement Combined
The Migration Policy Institute describes the totality of U.S. immigration enforcement initiatives, including border enforcement, visa controls and travel screening, information and interoperability of data systems, workplace enforcement, the criminal justice system and immigration enforcement ... Read More
January 3, 2013 - In The Media
"Mexico Training Midwives In Hope Of Preventing Maternal Deaths"
From KPBS
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December 10, 2012 - Publication
Impact of Transnational Crime on Migration
The growth of organized crime in Mexico and Central America has led to an increase in violence and insecurity, posing challenges to citizens, public security forces, and travelers. 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
September 4, 2012 - Publication
The Legal Side of Mexican Immigration
Legal Mexican immigrants comprise the largest national-origin group in the United States eligible to become citizens. Read More
