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Update on the case of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu: Escalating Threats to Azerbaijan human rights defenders 

14 May 2025 – Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a prominent anti-corruption expert and human rights defender who has been active in the UNCAC Coalition and other civil society networks for many years, was brutally beaten and arrested by Azerbajiani authorities in…

Fighting grand corruption:  A new approach to human rights and anti-corruption synergies

14 May 2025 – Naomi Roht-Arriaza These days, the news from various corners comes fast and furious: self-dealing, conflicts of interest, cronyism, selective channeling of economic benefits, dismantling of oversight and safeguards, and threats and attacks on potential sources of…

From repatriation to reparation: Promoting social justice through the recovery of stolen assets 

14 May 2025 – Every year, developing countries lose billions of dollars to illicit financial flows (IFFs) — funds that are illegally earned, transferred, or used across borders. Nowhere is this more acutely felt than in Africa, which is estimated…

Corruption and human rights: An open letter to the Human Rights Council 

14 May 2025 – As corruption increasingly fosters an environment where human rights violations become more prevalent and systemic, the devastating impact on the rights and needs of people can no longer be ignored. As a result, 368 civil society…

United against corruption: Strengthening the UNCAC Coalition in Europe

14 May 2025 –Ana Revuelta Alonso It is a critical time for civil society organizations engaged in the fight against corruption around the world, including in Europe. Amid growing challenges – ranging from shrinking civic space to increasing political…

Stronger together: Resilient civil society fighting corruption in Latin America & the Caribbean

14 May 2025 –Pablo Herrera A strong sense of resilience, hope and determination was felt amongst the participants of the 19th Regional Meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) of the UNCAC Coalition, held on April 30, 2025.…

Anti-corruption as a feminist cause: The gendered dimensions of power abuse

13 May 2025 – Corruption disproportionately affects women and marginalised groups, limiting access to essential services, economic opportunities, and political representation. Yet, many anti-corruption efforts lack a gendered perspective, and feminist movements have not always recognised corruption as a structural…

Switzerland and grand corruption: The opaque world of asset recovery

13 May 2025 –Maria Gabriela Sarmiento Every year, developing countries lose between $20 and $40 billion to corruption practices such as bribery, embezzlement and money laundering. These illicit funds often find refuge in offshore financial hubs, with Switzerland being…

UNCAC Coalition Member TI Malaysia Advocates for Stronger Whistleblowing Protection Measures

22 April 2025-  Transparency International Malaysia  (TI-M) is an independent, non-governmental, and non-partisan organisation committed to the fight against corruption.  TI-M is the accredited National Chapter of Transparency International, as well as a member of the UNCAC Coalition. Founded in…

Upholding Human Rights as a Means of Countering Corruption – UNCAC Coalition’s First Side Event at the Human Rights Council

On March 3, 2025, the UNCAC Coalition marked a significant milestone in its advocacy work by co-organizing a side event at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) during its 58th Session. This event was co-organized with the core group of…