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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…

Calling on the Human Rights Council for a Leap Forward in Addressing the Negative Impact of Corruption on the Enjoyment of Human Rights

24 February 2025 –  Corruption undermines the rule of law and the enjoyment of human rights, especially for those in marginalized groups. At the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council (16 June – 11 July 2025), a resolution on…

Jordan signs the UNCAC Review Transparency Pledge

18 February 2025 Jordan has become the 40th country to sign the UNCAC Coalition’s Transparency Pledge, voluntarily committing to a high level of transparency and civil society inclusion in the second cycle of the UNCAC implementation review. The…

UNCAC Review Mechanism next phase: Analysis of the Secretariat’s Options paper

13 February 2025 – Below is the UNCAC Coalition’s analysis of an Options paper for the next phase of the UNCAC’s Implementation Review Mechanism that had been developed by the UNCAC Secretariat (UNODC). English (.pdf) Spanish (.pdf) French (.pdf) Analysis…

Strengthening Whistleblower Protection, Access to Information, the UNCAC Review Process in Zambia: A Civil Society Impact Story

13 February 2025 – With support from the UNCAC Coalition, civil society in Zambia is involved in strengthening whistleblower protection, access to information and participation in the UNCAC review process. Stories like this one from our affiliated organization in Zambia…

UNCAC Coalition and partners hosted event on safeguarding development financing 

Summary of second side event ahead of FfD4  10 Jan. 2025 In December 2024, the UNCAC Coalition, alongside a group of anti-corruption organizations and the Government of Switzerland, hosted the second side event in preparation for the 4th International Conference…

Promoting Ethical Business Practices in Asia Pacific

19 December 2024 –  Private sector corruption negatively impacts societies and economies, through tax evasion, illicit financial flows, undue influence in public procurement processes and breaches of health and environmental regulations. When businesses operate with integrity and transparency, this can…

New Civil Society Report on Nigeria: Need for Greater Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies and Sub-National-Level UNCAC Implementation

18 December 2024 – A recent report authored by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) finds that despite Nigeria’s progress in establishing anti-corruption laws and policies, compliance with UNCAC Chapters II (Preventive Measures) and V (Asset Recovery)…

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