# Civil Society Organisations URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/advocacy/civil-society-organisations Type: Advocacy Published: 2020-03-05 Updated: 2020-06-02 --- ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/evangeline-shaw-DNVYaleNUF0-unsplash.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) To tackle a complex challenge like corruption, working in partnership is essential. From collaborating with investigative journalists to building coalitions with expert civil society organizations, find out more about some of the key partnerships and networks we are part of: ## Our projects ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/tim-mossholder-T5ihfdJ5_aU-unsplash.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) ### [Global Anti-Corruption Consortium](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/global-anti-corruption-consortium) Our partnership with investigative journalists [Know more](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/global-anti-corruption-consortium) ![Women holding a sign at a protest that says "We will not be silenced".](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/michelle-ding-LXUR8IWa0i0-unsplash.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) ### [Open Government Partnership](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/anti-corruption-focus-thematic-leadership-ogp) We help citizens to be politically engaged [Know more](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/anti-corruption-focus-thematic-leadership-ogp) ## Our partnerships ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/open-government-partnership-logo-square-600x600-300x300.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) ### [Financial Transparency Coalition](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/anti-corruption-focus-thematic-leadership-ogp) [KNOW MORE](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/anti-corruption-focus-thematic-leadership-ogp) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/map-of-the-world-2401458-1-1024x538.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) ### [UNCAC Coalition](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/guide-using-uncac-to-advance-anti-corruption-efforts) [Know more](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/guide-using-uncac-to-advance-anti-corruption-efforts) ## Find out more about our work ### News [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?advocacy=civil-society-organisations&type=newsPost) ## [Strong anti-corruption and transparency in governance reform: The key to lasting change](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/strong-anti-corruption-transparency-on-governance-reform-key-to-lasting-change) News • 18 July 2025 As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to review the conditions of financial support, Transparency International urges for anti-corruption efforts to be fully embedded. ## [This beautiful land: Corruption, discrimination and land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/beautiful-land-corruption-discrimination-land-rights-sub-saharan-africa) News • 18 April 2024 New report finds that corruption and discrimination impede the equal enjoyment of land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa. ## [Are African countries preventing corruption and prosecuting related crimes?](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/are-african-countries-preventing-corruption) News • 04 February 2021 Many governments are falling behind on their commitments under the African Union’s anti-corruption convention. ## [As Southern Africa grapples with corruption and COVID-19, journalists and civil society suffer retaliation for exposing corruption](https://www.transparency.org/en/news/as-southern-africa-grapples-with-corruption-and-covid-19-journalists-and-civil-society-suffer-retaliation-for-exposing-corruption) News • 06 October 2020 ### Publications [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?advocacy=civil-society-organisations&type=publication) ## [Combatting Land Corruption in Africa: Good Practice Examples](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/combatting-land-corruption-in-africa-good-practice-examples) Publication • 22 November 2019 This publication brings together a diverse collection of good practices developed by our Chapters working to tackle land corruption across Africa. ## [Combatting Corruption through Participatory Video: a Guide for Practitioners](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/combatting-corruption-through-participatory-video-a-guide-for-practitioners) Publication • 12 March 2019 This step-by-step guide encourages and supports anyone planning to use participatory video to unearth, address and combat corruption. ## [Independent REDD+ Governance Monitoring: A Guidance Document for Civil Society Organisations](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/independent-redd-governance-monitoring) Publication • 06 July 2018 Good governance is vital for achieving effective, efficient and fair REDD+ outcomes, and civil society organisations are in a strong position to monitor REDD+ governance… ## [Women, Land and Corruption: Resources for Practitioners and Policy-Makers](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/women-land-and-corruption-resources-for-practitioners-and-policy-makers) Publication • 08 March 2018 A compilation of relevant background information, lessons learnt and approaches to tackling land corruption as it affects women. ### Blog posts [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?advocacy=civil-society-organisations&type=blogPost) [## Back to the democratic future Transparency Int'l 26 November 2021](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/back-democratic-future-el-salvador-summit-democracy "Back to the democratic future") [## Time to speak up for anti-corruption activists – defenders of human rights Mary Lawlor 20 October 2021](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/un-special-rapporteur-human-rights-defenders-anti-corruption-activists "Time to speak up for anti-corruption activists – defenders of human rights") [## Eyes on 2030: Holding Power to Account for the Common Good Transparency Int'l 17 March 2021](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/eyes-on-2030-holding-power-to-account-for-the-common-good "Eyes on 2030: Holding Power to Account for the Common Good") [## What happened in Paris, should not stay in Paris Transparency Int'l 18 December 2020](https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/paris-agreement-protecting-green-investments-integrity-pacts "What happened in Paris, should not stay in Paris") ### Press releases [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?advocacy=civil-society-organisations&type=pressRelease) ## [Georgia: Approval of ‘foreign agents law’ threatens democratic progress and EU integration](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/georgia-approval-of-foreign-agents-law-threatens-democratic-progress-and-eu-integration) Press • 15 May 2024 ## [Transparency International raises concerns over the interrogation of chapter senior executives and calls on Palestinian authorities to guarantee its chapter’s safety](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/transparency-international-raises-concerns-over-the-interrogation-of-chapter-senior-executives-and-calls-on-palestinian-authorities-to-guarantee-the-chapters-safety) Press • 05 June 2023 ## [Summit for Democracy: For democratic renewal, create conditions for meaningful civic participation during the year of action](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/summit-for-democracy-open-letter-corruption-year-of-action-civic-participation) Press • 08 December 2021 ## [Iceland: Company embroiled in the Fishrot Files scandal exposed to be resorting to dirty tactics against critics](https://www.transparency.org/en/press/iceland-samherji-fishrot-files-bribery-dirty-tactics-against-critics-exposed) Press • 27 May 2021 ### Projects [+ More](https://www.transparency.org/en/search/filter?advocacy=civil-society-organisations&type=project) ## [Sharaka: Corruption in the Middle East](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/sharaka-corruption-in-the-middle-east) Project ## [Civil Society Advancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/civil-society-advancing-beneficial-ownership-transparency) Project Transparency International, Tax Justice Network, Transcrime – Università Cattolica and the Government Transparency Institute have teamed up to promote greater use of beneficial… ## Explore all advocacies - [Intergovernmental bodies](https://www.transparency.org/en/advocacy/intergovernmental-bodies) - [Civil Society Organisations](https://www.transparency.org/en/advocacy/civil-society-organisations) - [Investigative Journalism](https://www.transparency.org/en/advocacy/investigative-journalism) Intergovernmental bodies Civil Society Organisations Investigative Journalism