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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
June 10, 2008 - From the field
Court Orders Russia to Pay Abused Prisoners
In a case brought by MacArthur grantee the Perm Human Rights Center, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Russian government violated human rights conventions in its handling of the beating of seven prisoners. 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
February 29, 2008 - Publication
Russian Human Rights Group Wins Police Abuse Case
The Committee Against Torture, a MacArthur grantee based in Nizhnii Novgorod, Russia, has won a police abuse case in the European Court of Human Rights. The Court found that the authorities violated the prohibition on torture ... Read More
February 14, 2008 - Speech
"Private Philanthropy in Service of the Public Interest,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton as part of the Spaso House Discussion Series
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's grantmaking around the world and notes the growth of philanthropy in Russia. Read More
February 12, 2008 - Speech
“Science, Education, and International Cooperation,” Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how science can catalyze partnerships between nations, particularly in civil society and higher education. Read More
November 9, 2007 - Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Russia: Report on Activities
Message From The President
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation, headquartered in Chicago, which provides approximately $260 million in grants annually to universities, charitable and non-governmental organizations, and talented individuals ... Read More
October 18, 2007 - From the field
Applicants for European Humanities University Up Despite Increased Harassment
The 2007-2008 academic year began on October 1st for the European Humanities University, the MacArthur-funded Belarusian university-in-exile located in Vilnius, Lithuania. An incoming class of 216 joins EHU, bringing the total number of residential and distance-learning ... Read More
August 9, 2007 - From the field
Grantees Help Deliver Justice in Chechnya
On July 26, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on three cases brought against Russia by five Chechens, represented by MacArthur grantees the London-based European Human Rights Advocacy Centre (EHRAC) and the Russian NGO, Memorial ... Read More
July 12, 2007 - From the field
Russian Government Grants Competition Funds to MacArthur-Supported Universities
MacArthur-funded universities in Russia have been very successful in obtaining substantial additional funding through a major new Russian government grants competition in support of innovative educational programs. In the first two rounds of this competition (2006 ... Read More
June 15, 2007 - From the field
Building Economic Sustainability for Russian Universities
In a recent speech promoting Russia’s new Law on Endowments, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev praised the first seven institutions to register endowments in Russia. The seven include three MacArthur grantees – the European ... 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
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 20, 2006 - Press release
Statement of Jonathan Fanton Regarding MacArthur's Registration in Russia
A new Russian law requires all foreign non-governmental organizations to re-register with the Russian government. The registration of MacArthur for a branch office has recently been accepted by the Russian government. This allows our Moscow office ... Read More
October 15, 2006 - Speech
"Supporting institutions as well as individuals," Interview with Jonathan Fanton from Alliance Magazine
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton speaks about the new Russian NGO law, funding higher education in Africa, and how international grantmaking has become increasingly crucial in the years following the September 11 attacks. Read More
