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As Asia Pacific faces ongoing challenges in curbing corruption, it's essential for leaders to prioritize anti-corruption agendas and protect democratic freedoms. http://anticorru.pt/32Y

Justice and accountability remain elusive even in the most prominent cases involving corruption. Enforcing checks on corruption enablers remains an uphill battle for investigation agencies globally — even the FBI, said experts at the International Anti-Corruption Conference 2024. A story by Neha Banka. #IACC2024 ➡️ http://anticorru.pt/32W

The Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin is seeking a consultant to design the research methodology for a cross-country analysis to better understand what is hindering the effective detection, seizure, confiscation and repatriation of assets connected to corruption across several countries. ➡️ More information here: http://anticorru.pt/32R

"With Hungary taking over the Council of the European Union presidency today, we are concerned that Sovereignty Protection Office action against organisations fighting corruption is indicative of the approach that Viktor Orbán's government is likely to promote on the EU stage over the next six months." - François VALERIAN, Chair of Transparency International. ➡️ Read our statement here: http://anticorru.pt/32O

We condemn the groundless investigation launched by the Sovereignty Protection Office against our Hungarian chapter, Transparency International Magyarország | TI Hungary, and the investigative journalism non-profit Átlátszó. Read our statement here ➡ http://anticorru.pt/32H

At the #IACC2024, Latin American journalists shared 3 ways to tackle misinformation in the region: 1. Helping the development of local media that are more connected to their communities is essential. 2. Understand how young generations interact and consume news and use technology in the right ways to reach them. 3. Ensure the information published by media is useful and directly helps people address their daily issues. Read more: http://anticorru.pt/32F

Even where strong whistleblower protection laws exist, Western Balkan authorities often fail to act against the exposed wrongdoing. Governments must tackle slow justice systems, high impunity & low public awareness of whistleblowers as integrity champions. http://anticorru.pt/32z

The Transparency International Secretariat in Berlin is looking for a Disability Inclusion and Equity consultant. Application Closing Date: 8 July 2024. More information here: http://anticorru.pt/32u

A heartfelt shoutout and congratulations to the more than 60 members of the Transparency International Secretariat team for their outstanding participation in the International Anti-Corruption Conference in Vilnius last week. Serving in roles ranging from organizers to panelists, moderators, advocates, fundraisers, and essential support staff for technology, communications and safety, their commitment and brilliance as anti-corruption activists have truly shone through. What an extraordinary week it has been! 💙💙💙 #IACC2024

Whistleblowers’ safety is everyone’s safety. This World Whistleblowers Day 2024, let's support them and celebrate while also continuing to advocate for stronger whistleblower protection! #WWBD2024 #SAFE4Whistleblowers http://anticorru.pt/32n