Civil Society on the Frontlines of Whistleblowing: Global Perspectives and Challenges
Authored by: Juliette Decoster, Anna Myers, Whistleblowing International Network (WIN), with collaborative authors Dr. Taymi Milán and Prof. Kate Kenny, University of Galway
Published by: University of Galway
Publication Date: 20 May 2026
About: Civil society organisations (CSOs) are at the frontlines of whistleblowing around the world, enabling whistleblowers to expose abuses of power, corruption, and harm and advocating for better protections. This report, based on an in-depth survey of 64 questions, completed by 50 organisations across 25 countries, provides a comprehensive picture of who these organisations are, the work they do, and the pressures they face. It shows a diverse but fragile ecosystem carrying an outsized share of democratic accountability.
Learn more about the report from the recorded launch event.
Languages: English