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September 1, 2008 - Publication
Global Migration
MacArthur takes an explicitly global view on population movement, with an emphasis on international migration. Read More
July 15, 2008 - Press release
Chicago Organizations to Form International Connections
MacArthur awarded $325,000 in new grants to help diverse Chicago organizations increase their international connections with 16 countries. 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
March 31, 2008 - Speech
“MacArthur and Millennium Development Goal #5,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at a UN Dinner Hosted by General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim at the University Club
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton details the Foundation's support of efforts to reduce maternal mortality and urges other foundations to also work to address the United Nation's Millenium Development Goals. Read More
January 11, 2008 - From the field
Mexico Approves More Public Funding for Gender Equity
Based on information provided by a coalition of 12 MacArthur Population and Reproductive Health grantees, the Mexican House of Representatives increased the amount of public funds earmarked for programs that benefit gender equity by 1.5 ... 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 29, 2007 - Press release
La Fundación MacArthur Anuncia A Los Ganadores Del 2007 Del Premio Para Instituciones Sin Ánimo De Lucro Creatvias Y Efectivas
Fiel a su tradición de motivar la creatividad y promover instituciones creativas para tratar de atender algunos de los problemas más apremiantes del mundo, la Fundación John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur anunció hoy Read More
February 1, 2007 - Publication
Population and Reproductive Health
President's Essay
Despite historically low birth rates in North America and much of the developed world, global population is expected to increase by more than 40 percent to 9 billion over the next 50 years ... Read More
August 4, 2005 - Press release
Improving Human Rights Monitoring and Protection in Mexico
MacArthur announced three grants to help strengthen Mexico’s human rights ombuds system, and to contribute to human rights protections for indigenous communities in the state of Guerrero. Read More
August 1, 2005 - Publication
International Justice: An Emerging Global System
President's Message
The daily headlines tell stories of suffering and human rights abuse from Sudan and the Congo in Africa, to Nepal and Uzbekistan in Asia, to Iraq and Egypt in the Middle East. In ... Read More
May 20, 2005 - Publication
ENewsletter: Population and Reproductive Health
Just over 10 years ago, at a meeting in Cairo of 179 member states of the United Nations, an agreement was reached on a strategy for linking economic development and the slowing of population growth by ... Read More
December 31, 2003 - Grantee Profile
"The Sixth Section" Documentary Film
"The Sixth Section", directed by Alex Rivera, examines the impact of financial remittances sent by workers in upstate New York to their home community in Puebla, Mexico.
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October 1, 2003 - Press release
Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Improve Young People's Reproductive Health in Mexico and India
MacArthur has made 11 grants totaling more than $1.9 million to organizations working to reduce maternal mortality and improve young people's access to information and services.
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April 25, 2003 - Press release
Grants to Support Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality
MacArthur has made grants totaling more than $1.3 million to five organizations in Mexico working to reduce maternal mortality and improve young people's reproductive and sexual health and rights in Mexico. Read More
