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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…

Using access to information in the fight against corruption

8 October 2025 – Widely recognized as a cornerstone of democracy, access to information is a prerequisite for civil society engagement in anti-corruption efforts. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) underscores its importance for preventing and detecting corruption, dedicating…

Stronger together: justice for victims of corruption

A common roadmap to advance victims’ rights in corruption cases Citizen participation, collective rights, and the recognition of victims of corruption can be transformative when incorporated into legal systems. These goals become attainable through coordinated civil society action, which can…

Listen, Talk and Never Give Up: How to Table a CoSP Resolution

3 October 2025 – Guest blog by Vladimir Radomirović, from Pištaljka In August 2023, Samantha Feinstein of the Government Accountability Project (GAP), a long-time friend and fellow whistleblowing activist, called to suggest we jointly develop proposals  to improve the protection…

Civic space is not an obstacle to anti-corruption, it is the key to its success

2 October 2025 – Gina Romero, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, calls on State Parties as they prepare for the next phase of the UNCAC review to ensure safe and enabling…

The interlinkages between beneficial ownership and asset recovery

23 September 2025 – Illicit assets are rarely held in someone’s name directly. Instead, they are often hidden behind complex legal structures, making it essential to identify the real beneficial owner before asset recovery can begin. The interlinkages between asset…

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