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Strengthening the IRM: UNCAC Coalition submission to the 15th Implementation Review Group

In the context of the first resumed 15th session of the Implementation Review Group (IRG), the UNCAC Coalition presents the following submission on making the Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM) stronger and more effective. The submission is based on a consultation…

Working Group on Victims of Corruption calls on Peru to respect victims’ right to legal standing

19 August 2024 – The UNCAC Coalition Working Group on Victims of Corruption today released a letter calling on authorities in Peru to guarantee the right to legal standing for victims of corruption in the country. The letter comes after…

UNCAC IRG 15

Updated 1 September 2024 – The first resumed 15th session of the UNCAC Implementation Review Group is taking place at the United Nations in Vienna Vienna, 28-30 August and on 2 September 2024. From September 3-6, the UNCAC CoSP Working Group on…

UNCAC Coalition launches consultation on the next phase of the Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM)

1 August 2024 – The UNCAC Coalition has launched a consultation on the next phase of the Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM) – the mechanism used by States to track and improve their compliance with the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)…

New civil society report on Mongolia: need for implementation of legislation, greater civic space and a robust asset recovery framework

1 August 2024 – A new report by Transparency International Mongolia finds that Mongolia has many legal provisions for the prevention of corruption and asset recovery (Chapters II and V of the UNCAC), among them the new National Anti-Corruption Strategy,…

Strengthening the UNCAC’s review mechanism 

The UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the world’s only comprehensive, global anti-corruption treaty. It creates obligations for States across the anti-corruption spectrum.   It is a fundamental tool to advance the fight against corruption worldwide.  The Implementation Review Mechanism (IRM) is…

UNCAC Coalition welcomes new board members

UNCAC Coalition members in June elected the following organizations and individuals to the Coalition Coordination Committee (CCC): SeatOrganizationRepresentative Americas Regional SeatCivil Association for Equality and Justice (ACIJ)Clara Inés LucarellaEurope Regional Seat 1Transparency International GeorgiaSandro Kevkhishvili…

Unlocking the Power of Strategic Litigation

8 July 2024 – Strategic litigation is a powerful tool for civil society organizations (CSOs) to advance their anti-corruption efforts, especially in contexts where law enforcement is weak or lacks independence. It can help establish legal precedents, publicly expose injustices,…

Middle East and North Africa Regional Meeting: Corruption and opaque practices undermining aid delivery

28 June 2024 – Corruption and waste in humanitarian aid and reconstruction operations are key concerns for civil society in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and were at the center of discussions at a recent UNCAC Coalition…

New Civil Society Report on Ukraine: Challenges in anti-corruption legislation implementation due to resource shortages, lack of political will, and the Russian invasion 

17 June 2024 – A new report authored by the Institute of Legislative Ideas finds that Ukraine has made notable progress in adopting anti-corruption legislation in recent years. However, shortcomings in enforcement and implementation in practice, especially in recent years…

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