A report prepared by Government Accountability Project and the UNCAC Coalition Working Group on Whistleblower Protection and other Reporting Persons, evaluates the global implementation of United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Resolution 10/8 on the Protection of Reporting Persons and Article 33. Drawing on responses from legal experts and civil society in 31 countries across five UN regions, the report identifies challenges and best practices in protecting individuals who report wrongdoing in their professional context, sometimes referred to as whistleblowers. Resolution 10/8 affirms the fundamental role of reporting persons in combating corruption and calls for comprehensive legislative, institutional, and social measures to protect them from retaliation.
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This report underscores the the compelling need for stronger protections for reporting persons across all jurisdictions. While Resolution 10/8 establishes a comprehensive framework for protection, gaps in law, policy, resources, and institutional capacity limit its potential impact.
Encouragingly, jurisdictions that combine legal reform with strong institutional support and civil society engagement demonstrate that progress is achievable. Realizing the full potential of Resolution 10/8 and Article 33 requires ongoing political commitment, adequate resources, and inclusive, cross-sector collaboration.
Legal experts and civil society will continue to play a significant role in monitoring implementation and providing essential support to reporting persons. To translate Resolution 10/8 and Article 33 from principle to practice, we call for coordinated action from states, international actors, legal professionals, civil society, and other relevant experts. Ultimately, the credibility of anti-corruption systems—and the trust placed in them by the public—depends on the courage of reporting persons and the integrity of the protections designed to support them.
This report was jointly submitted by Government Accountability Project and the UNCAC Coalition Working Group on Whistleblower Protection and other Reporting Persons as a written contribution for the 16th session of the UNCAC Implementation Review Group. Visit the full page of details.}
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