UN: Tackling corruption through transparency
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The United Nations General Assembly first Special Session on Corruption (UNGASS), which started on 2 June and runs to 4 June, is an opportunity to reaffirm commitments to strengthen and enable democracy, the rule of law, and human rights.
ARTICLE 19 welcomes the three-day session and the key opportunity it presents to civil society to assert its active role in the battle against corruption and for countries to make strong commitments.
The Special Session follows the preparation of a high-level declaration submitted on 7 May 2021 and adopted on 2 June.
“UNGASS represents an important juncture: it’s a key moment for countries to demonstrate their commitment to fighting corruption, and to acknowledge the direct links between transparency and human rights,” said David Banisar, ARTICLE 19’s Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Transparency. “In particular, ARTICLE 19 welcomes the resolution’s inc
Experts from free expression and civil society communities will join ARTICLE 19 in an event to mark the United Nations General Assembly’s first special session on corruption (UNGASS) on Friday, 4 June 2021 at 2pm EST (7 pm BST, 8 pm CEST). Panellists will emphasise the importance of protecting journalists in the fight against corruption and efforts to realise Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).