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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…

Strengthening the Anti-Money Laundering Framework in Brazil: A Civil Society Impact Story

14 June 2024 – With support from the UNCAC Coalition, civil society in Brazil is involved in strengthening the national anti-money laundering framework. How are civil society voices making a difference in the fight against corruption? Stories like this one…

Reviving the Regional Platform to Fast-Track UNCAC Implementation in Eastern Africa

12 June 2024 – The East Africa Anti-Corruption Platform was convened in Nairobi from May 20th to 23rd, 2024, with a renewed commitment to revive the regional platform and fast-track UNCAC implementation in Eastern Africa. The conference, held under the…

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