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Petition to UNGASS 2021

700+ signatories from 120 countries call for an end to the abuse of anonymous companies

We have one vision, a world free of corruption

Our global movement works in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption by promoting transparency, accountability and integrity

What is corruption?

We define corruption as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.

Research

To end corruption we must first understand it. That’s why we look at what causes corruption and what works against it.

Advocacy

To end corruption, we advocate for power to be held accountable. Everywhere.

Latest news

Not so open Lux: Authorities in the dark over Luxembourg private investment fund beneficiaries

News • 08 February 2021

Despite Luxembourg’s steps to shine a light on corporate ownership, the country's investment funds largely operate in an opaque manner.

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CPI 2020: Global highlights

News • 28 January 2021

Not only does corruption undermine the global health response to COVID-19, but it also contributes to a continuing crisis of democracy.

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Why fighting corruption matters in times of COVID-19

News • 28 January 2021

Corruption Perceptions Index 2020: Research analysis

Are African countries preventing corruption and prosecuting related crimes?

News • 04 February 2021

Many governments are falling behind on their commitments under the African Union’s anti-corruption convention.

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Corruption and climate vulnerability – a devasting relationship

Dana Schran 23 February 2021

A to-do list for divided times

Transparency Int'l 19 February 2021

Silhouette of the Hungarian Parliament building reflected on the Danube at Sunset

Hungary’s rule of law backsliding continues amidst the COVID-19 crisis

Bálint Mikola 18 February 2021

Morocco: Glaring gaps revealed by response to the coronavirus pandemic

Transparency Maroc 12 February 2021

What we have done so far

250,000+: People helped to report corruption worldwide through our Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs).

140: Countries signed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption that we helped establish.

8,000+: Companies worldwide committed to stop corruption as a result of our corporate sustainability initiative.

150+: World leaders listened to our call and included corruption in Sustainable Development Goal 16.

See our full impact