The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) leads efforts to educate the public and advocate for better whistleblower policies. In 2025, this Washington, DC group responded to rising threats against whistleblowers in the U.S. and around the world, pushing for changes in government and business. Through legislative work, public education, and grassroots advocacy, NWC aimed to make sure people who report wrongdoing are protected, informed, and empowered to act in the public good.
Whistleblower laws are under pressure from outdated statutes, emerging technologies, and under-resourced enforcement regimes. NWC’s work throughout the year emphasized a central theme: whistleblower protections are only effective when they are accessible, enforceable, and understood.
Educating Whistleblowers and Civil Society
Public education was a key part of NWC’s work in 2025. Early in the year, NWC offered a free webinar called “Knowing Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Effectively Using the Privacy Act.” This session was for federal employees and contractors who might face retaliation. It explained how the Privacy Act helps people access records, protect their privacy, and address improper disclosures, issues that whistleblowers often face.
NWC co-founders Stephen M. Kohn and David Colapinto led the session, showing the group’s commitment to making legal protections easier to understand. For federal employees in sensitive or political positions, the webinar stressed the importance of knowing your...
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