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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: The opaque world of asset recovery (Guest Blog)

13 May 2025 –Guest blog by Maria Gabriela Sarmiento, summarizing research she undertook between 2018 to 2021 as part of her PhD degree in Law, at the University of Zaragoza. Her findings and positions don’t necessarily reflect those of…

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…

UNCAC Coalition Board Elections 2025

2 April 2025 – The UNCAC Coalition is announcing the upcoming election of members of the Coalition’s Coordination Committee (CCC), our board, which oversees and strategically guides the work of the Coalition. Member Organizations of the UNCAC Coalition are invited to…

Civil society challenging state capture in Europe

26 March 2025 – The concept of “state capture” has entered the headlines of mainstream media in Europe and the US recently. Whether in Hungary, the Western Balkans, or the US, journalists concerned with the state of our democracies are…

20th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting: UNODC Anti-Corruption Hub in Southeast Asia

25 March 2025 – At the 20th UNCAC Coalition Asia Pacific regional meeting, the UNODC Anti-Corruption Hub presented its anti-corruption initiatives and engagement opportunities for civil society organisations in the region. It engages through a whole-of-society approach, collaborating with actors…

Urgent Challenges and Opportunities in the Protection of Whistleblowers and other Reporting Persons in Latin America

17 March 2025 – Speaking up against corruption in Latin America remains a dangerous act. The 18th UNCAC Coalition Regional Meeting, held in collaboration with our Working Group on the Protection of Whistleblowers and Other Reporting Persons, brought together voices…

Enhancing Civil Society’s Role in Asset Recovery and Return in Sub-Saharan Africa

17 March 2025 – Africa loses an estimated $88.6 billion annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs), nearly matching the total inflows of foreign direct investment and development assistance combined. These outflows deprive the continent of critical resources needed for economic…

1st SWANA Regional meeting in 2025: Civil Society Faces Mounting Challenges Amid Global Aid Cuts and Shifting Anti-Corruption Priorities

26 February 2025 –  The ongoing funding freeze from the U.S., followed by aid cuts from European countries such as the Netherlands and the UK, signals a troubling shift in global priorities. The withdrawal of support for anti-corruption initiatives weakens…

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