Global Whistleblowers

Four EU countries are now one step away from being taken to court for failing to pass strong rights for whistleblowers. In a major announcement on September 29, the European Commission took the next step in its infringement actions against...

Along with whistleblowers, human rights defenders are the best examples of how people can use their personal strength to expose dangers to communities, society and the environment. Whether fighting on behalf of political prisoners, minorities and children, or campaigning for...

While most countries in Western Europe continue to struggle to pass and enforce whistleblower protection laws, many of their Eastern European counterparts are scoring victories. These successes can be traced to anti-corruption projects and campaigns supported by the EU, UN...

It has been said that measuring corruption is like trying to measure an iceberg: there’s the piece above ground and a much bigger chunk that’s hidden. And then there’s the expression that one person’s bribe is another person’s way of...

On September 29, Global Witness published a report about environmental defenders and activists that contains information about individuals who have been targeted and murdered for their actions defending natural resources and the environment. The organization sheds light on the stories...

Students who didn’t pass their entrance exams for the University of Sarajevo were enrolled anyway because “their parents knew someone” or they paid off the right person: “With money you can do anything.” During a private meeting with a professor,...

What protections do whistleblowers in Malaysia have? What is the main issue whistleblowers in Malaysia face today? WNN recently interviewed Arief Hamizan, legal researcher at the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center), to find out more about the...

Among many recent mileposts, it’s been nine years since Edward Snowden went public, six years since the Panama Papers were released, and almost five years since the Luxembourg Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Antoine Deltour. As momentous and impactful...

As whistleblower protection laws around the world continue to be put to the test, society learns more about which of these laws succeed or fail – and why. Here is a wrap-up of recent developments and findings. UK NGO Opposes...

In October 2019, the people of Lebanon took to the streets, peacefully protesting for the resignation of all political representatives. The breaking point happened when Lebanese officials announced new tax measures to address the economic crisis. In January 2020, a...