On International Anti-Corruption Day, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) calls for stronger global protections for whistleblowers to combat corruption. Each year on December 9th, the United Nations observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a day of recognition that reaffirms the international fight against corruption. This year, ahead of the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), NWC underscores the integral role that whistleblowers play in exposing corruption and driving accountability on a global scale.
Throughout 2025, the NWC has made extensive efforts to strengthen protections for whistleblowers internationally. These efforts began at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Global Anti-Corruption Forum in Paris. There, NWC Chairman Stephen Kohn joined whistleblowers, key researchers, and former DOJ officials. They collectively highlighted the international crisis caused by the United States’ declining anti-corruption enforcement. They urged the adoption of key whistleblower frameworks.
In a key article titled “A Reverse Marshall Plan for Anti-Corruption: Liberal Democracies Can Fill the Void Left by the Changes in U.S. Policies, ”Kohn urged other large countries to take active roles in anti-corruption enforcement rather than stand on the sidelines. The article argues for coordinated international efforts to restore integrity and transparency in governance.
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