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ARTICLE 19 joined over 100 other civil society organisations in signing an open letter urging delegates of States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to prioritise and strengthen whistleblower protection within the UNCAC framework through a resolution on whistleblower protection.
Read the full letter below.
Open Letter to UNCAC States Parties: A Call for Action at the 10th UNCAC Conference of States Parties to Enhance the Protection of People who Report Corruption (Whistleblowers)
Atlanta, Georgia, 11 to 15 December 2023
Distinguished Delegates,
We, the undersigned 106 civil society organisations and activists, representing a diverse range of voices from across the globe, address this crucial gathering of the 10th Session of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Conference of the States Parties in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As staunch advocates for democracy, transparency, accountability, human rights,
and the rule of law, we express our collective commitment to the ideals of this Convention and its vital role in countering corruption worldwide.
While recognising the commendable progress made in addressing corruption, we wish to draw your attention to a critical concern that demands urgent consideration: the safeguarding of people who report corruption (whistleblowers).
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