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New civil society report on Kenya: Persistent gaps in enforcement and insufficient engagement with civil society

2 December 2025 – A new civil society report by Transparency International Kenya assesses Kenya’s progress in implementing its anti-corruption commitments under Chapters II (Preventive Measures) and V (Asset Recovery) of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The report…

Systemic Integration of Human Rights in Anti-Corruption Frameworks: A Policy Guide

This Policy Guide: Systemic Integration of Human Rights in Anti-Corruption Frameworks, developed by the Human Rights & Corruption Working Group together with the Cyrus R. Vance Center for Justice, outlines a robust legal basis for linking anti-corruption and human rights.…

New civil society report on Guatemala: Structural weaknesses and shrinking civic space hinder anti-corruption efforts

30 October 2025 – Click on the image to access the report! A new parallel report by Acción Ciudadana, the Guatemalan chapter of Transparency International, highlights that while Guatemala has made progress in updating its anti-corruption framework, persistent structural problems,…

Beware of Scammers: “UNCAC agents” seek to defraud victims of financial crimes

We have been made aware that criminal networks are scamming victims by pretending to represent agents, UN investigators, or law enforcement officials affiliated with “the UNCAC,” “U.N.C.A.C.,” or the United Nations Convention against Corruption. The fake agents make contact via…

Men’s Perspectives on Gender, Inclusion and Corruption

23 October 2025 – Integrating and promoting a gender-sensitive lens in anti-corruption efforts is becoming increasingly essential to effectively promote inclusion and address the gendered dimensions of corruption. Diverse perspectives can enrich a narrative that has, to date, been shaped…

Mainstreaming civil society participation in the EU’s fight against corruption

24 October 2025 – On 15 October 2025, the UNCAC Coalition and some members took part in the third plenary meeting of the EU Network Against Corruption, held in Brussels. Representatives from the European Commission provided an update on the…

Enhancing interlinkages between the OGP and UNCAC – a call to action

24 October 2025 – The 2025 Global Summit of the Open Government Partnership held in Vitoria (Spain) from 6 to 9 October highlighted many examples of collaboration between civil society and government showing that, when civil society is not just…

Reclaiming Civic Space: African Voices Shape the Road to CoSP11

23 October 2025 – written by Sarah Wesonga, Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa On 25 September 2025, civil society representatives from across Sub-Saharan Africa convened virtually for the 17th Regional Meeting under the UNCAC Coalition. The meeting evaluated anti-corruption frameworks,…

Strengthening Asset Recovery and Accountability when justice stalls in Latin America and the Caribbean

23 October 2025 – written by Pablo Herrera, Regional Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean In many Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, where impunity persists and results in combating corruption remain limited, asset recovery often becomes one of

Disclosure of Assets and Interests: A tool for enhancing management of conflict of interest and preventing illicit enrichment 

23 October 2025 – written by Janithrika Jayasundara, Regional Coordinator for Asia Pacific When effectively implemented, asset and interest disclosure (AID) of public officials can prevent conflicts of interest, detect illicit enrichment, and eventually strengthen public trust in governance. The…

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