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Transparency International staff threatened in Rwanda

Following a series of recent serious security incidents involving the staff and premises of its chapter in Rwanda, Transparency International, the global anti-corruption movement, is calling on the Rwandan authorities to make every effort in ensuring the safety of its staff. “The security of our people is paramount for Transparency International. They should be able …

G20 LEADERS: UNMASK THE CORRUPT

G20 officials meeting in Australia later this year must make it harder for the corrupt to hide behind secret companies, Transparency International said today as it launched a global campaign to “unmask the corrupt”. Today many leading economies do not require or record information about who really owns or controls companies registered in their country, …

Corruption Perceptions Index: Corruption around the world in 2013

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2013 offers a warning that the abuse of power, secret dealings and bribery continue to ravage societies around the world. More than two thirds of the 177 countries in the 2013 index score below 50, on a scale from 0 (perceived to be highly corrupt) to 100 (perceived to be …

Chinese journalist and Angolan human rights activist win Transparency International’s Integrity Award

Transparency International is proud to announce Chinese journalist Luo Changping and Angolan human rights activist and journalist Rafael Marques de Morais as the winners of the 2013 Integrity Award. The two winners exemplify in every way the courage and determination of the many individuals and organisations confronting corruption around the world, often at great personal …

THE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN CANNOT SUCCEED WHEN CORRUPTION TAINTS OUR SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

Transparency International in a new report shows how stepping up the fight against corruption in education is necessary not only to keep kids in school and meet literacy and development goals, but also to ensure that the next generation is prepared to say no to corruption. The Global Corruption Report: Education details numerous practical steps to prevent …

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL CALLS ON G20 TO DELIVER ON ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMITMENTS AND SUPPORT A FREE CIVIL SOCIETY

G20 countries must follow through on their anti-corruption commitments by boosting financial transparency across borders and creating an environment which enables civil society to combat corruption, Transparency International said today. To deliver on their commitment to tackle financial crime, G20 leaders should agree to make all companies publicly register the names of their real, beneficial …

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY YOUTH WRITING AND PHOTO COMPETITION REVEALS A DEEP DESIRE TO DEFEAT CORRUPTION

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION RECEIVES 1400 SUBMISSIONS Transparency International, the anti-corruption group, today announced the winners of its 20thAnniversary Youth Photo and Writing Competition. The 1400 submissions revealed a deep understanding of how corruption is a cancer on society that must be stopped. We asked participants aged between 18 and 30 years old to send images …

WORLD’S LARGEST PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY ON CORRUPTION FROM TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL SHOWS MORE THAN 1 IN 4 PAID A BRIBE IN LAST 12 MONTHS

More than one person in two thinks corruption has worsened in the last two years, according to the world’s largest public opinion survey on corruption from Transparency International, but survey participants also firmly believe they can make a difference and have the will to take action against graft. The Global Corruption Barometer 2013 is a survey …

G8 SUMMIT MUST SHED LIGHT ON DARK CORNERS OF WORLD ECONOMY – Transparency International

CALL FOR PUBLICATION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ON PUBLIC REGISTERS Berlin  – The Group of 8 rich countries must commit to concrete action to make the global financial system more transparent, anti-corruption group Transparency International said today. G8 governments should agree to fulfil existing pledges to make all companies publicly register the names of their real, beneficial …

FIRST EVER C20 SUMMIT CALLS ON GOVERNMENTS TO TURN PROMISES INTO ACTION

Moscow/Berlin – Non-governmental organisations should maintain their voice in G20 decision-making given the important role they play in finding solutions to global problems, Transparency International said today at the first ever G20 summit of civil society representatives. The civil society meeting is hosted by the holder of this year’s G20 presidency Russia wherecontroversial new legislation threatens hundreds …