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February 7, 2019 - Press Release
Additional $15 Million to Protect Human Rights, Reform Justice System in Mexico
MacArthur today committed an additional $15 million to support Mexico’s civil society and continued efforts to protect human rights and reform the nation’s justice system.
“Our grantee partners across Mexico confront challenges every day ...
February 7, 2019 - Perspectives
Advancing Human Rights in Mexico: Progress and Promise
Mexico Director Sharon Bissell articulates the Foundation's work to support human rights organizations in Mexico.
January 23, 2019 - Grantee News
Commission Seeks Truth behind Ayotzinapa Disappearances
MacArthur grantees have been invited to serve on a Commission to address the 2014 mass disappearance from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teacher’s College.
January 17, 2019 - Grantee News
Mexico Found Culpable for Sexual Torture Against Civilians
In a historic ruling, the Inter American Court on Human Rights found Mexico responsible for the torture and sexual violence committed against women in the Atenco community during a raid in 2006.
September 27, 2018 - 40 Years, 40 Stories
Mexico’s Criminal Justice Transformation
It has been 10 years since Mexico adopted a critical Constitutional reform that transformed its criminal justice system. The new accusatorial system promises speedier, transparent, public trials, and aligns Mexico with most countries in the Americas ...
September 5, 2018 - Grantee Publications
Handbook Recommends Policy Improvements to Aid Reconstruction after Mexico City Earthquake
A handbook provides a public policy guide for Mexico City’s efforts for reconstruction after the 2019 earthquake.
September 5, 2018 - Grantee Publications
Recommendations for National Criminal Justice Reforms in Mexico
Report from México Evalúa recommends national coordination to address delays in criminal justice system.
September 5, 2018 - Grantee News
UN Resolution Calls for Strengthening Press Freedom in Mexico
A UN Human Rights Committee resolution finds the Mexican government at fault for failing in its obligation to protect journalists after the 2005 kidnapping and torture of journalist Lydia Cacho.
August 25, 2018 - Grantee News
Investigating Miscarriage of Justice after Young Woman’s Killing
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights officially agreed to review the 2004 murder of Nadia Alejandra Muciño Márquez (announcement in Spanish), making it the first time the Commission will scrutinize the systematic violence against women in ...
August 20, 2018 - Grantee Publications
Reconciliation and Transitional Justice in Northeastern Nigeria
As violence from the Boko Haram insurgency subsides in northeastern Nigeria, a report from the Centre for Democracy and Development recommends community-based approaches to reconciliation and transitional justice.
June 12, 2018 - 40 Years, 40 Stories
A Research and Writing Grant as an Inflection Point in a Career
I wrote the proposal for MacArthur’s Research and Writing Competition in early 1998 and was notified in fall 1998 that I was awarded a grant for my proposed topic, “Integrating Russia into the International Community ...
