News in “Mexico”
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June 14, 2013 - From the field
NGOs Create Monitoring Group to Reform Mexico’s Criminal Justice System
The group hopes to reform certain practices, including the use of pretrial detention, and will share their analyses publicly. Read More
June 12, 2013 - Publication
Assessing Alternatives to Immigration Detention in Mexico
Each year, an average of 70,000 international migrants are detained by Mexican immigration authorities. A report from the MacArthur-supported International Detention Coalition asserts that immigration detention infringes upon international standards and human rights, and puts ... Read More
June 7, 2013 - From the field
Revealing Immigration Issues Through Data
Web developers, journalists, and software engineers joined forces at the Chicago Migrahack, a “hackathon” designed to promote the use of technology and open data to reveal issues surrounding immigration. Read More
June 4, 2013 - In the Media
"Sharp Rise in Young, Unaccompanied Illegal Immigrants Tests U.S."
From WBEZ Chicago
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May 30, 2013 - From the field
MacArthur Grantee’s Legal Efforts Help Free Two Wrongly Imprisoned Men
Legal efforts by MacArthur grantee Asistencia Legal por los Derechos Humanos (ASILEGAL) helped ensure the freedom of Sebastian Zuniga Santos and Marcial Zuniga. Read More
May 19, 2013 - Info sheet
Population & Reproductive Health Grantmaking in India, Mexico and Nigeria
MacArthur has population and health grantmaking programs in India, Mexico, and Nigeria. Read More
May 19, 2013 - Info sheet
Population & Reproductive Health and Maternal Mortality
The Foundation’s population and reproductive health grantmaking has two goals: to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity; and to advance young people’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. Read More
May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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May 13, 2013 - Publication
Advancing Regional Competitiveness through Collaboration on Migration
The report outlines the powerful demographic, economic, and social forces that are reshaping Mexico and much of Central America and changing longstanding migration dynamics with the United States. Read More
March 26, 2013 - Publication
‘The Back of the Line’: Explaining Immigration Lines, Wait Times, Visa Categories
Contrary to popular belief, there is not one “line” that leads to legal permanent residence in the United States; current immigration law provides multiple paths to permanent residency. Read More
March 25, 2013 - Publication
Documenting Violence Against Journalists in Mexico
MacArthur grantee Article 19 assesses violence against journalists in Mexico in 2012 and shows that threats and attacks continued as well as other information. Read More
March 25, 2013 - From the field
Grantee's Legal Efforts Help Free Imprisoned Woman, Change Criminal Justice System
Zenaida Pastrana from Tlapa, Guerrero in Mexico spent nine years in prison for a crime she claimed she did not commit. Read More
February 28, 2013 - Publication
Immigration and the Economic Future of the Midwest
The economic future of the Midwest rests, in part, on U.S. immigration policy, according to a report by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Read More
February 27, 2013 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
