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Rethinking Justice, via the Arts
Human Rights
New Fund to Support Transitional Justice Efforts in Africa
Impact Investments
$150 Million in Catalytic Capital to Help Address Critical Social Challenges
Defending Human Rights in Mexico
Criminal Justice
$8 Million to Advance Local Justice System Reforms
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John Palfrey Named New MacArthur President

A respected educator, author, legal scholar, and innovator

Meet the 2018 MacArthur Fellows

25 Extraordinarily Creative People Who Inspire Us All
Julie Ault
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