Protecting Whistle-blowers: Practical toolkit for developing whistle-blower protection framework

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Protecting Whistle-blowers: Practical toolkit for developing whistle-blower protection framework

 

Published by: UNODC & Government Accountability Project

Publication Date: 18 December 2025 

 

About: A comprehensive step-by-step guide for countries to build or strengthen whistleblower protections and develop legal frameworks aligned with international standards and good practices. The toolkit was launched on the margins of the eleventh session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Doha, Qatar. 

Developed with extensive support and contribution from the European Union, the toolkit outlines essential legal, institutional, and practical measures that countries can adopt to safeguard individuals who report wrongdoing. It explains why whistleblower protections are essential for detecting and preventing corruption and provides legal frameworks and examples, and outlines institutional agreements needed for safe, trusted, and responsive reporting. 

 

Languages: English

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