# Real lives, true stories URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/real-lives-true-stories-annual-report-2011-supplement Type: Publication or report Published: 2012-07-12 Updated: 2020-05-12 --- 12 July 2012 When we talk about corruption in terms of statistics, it’s easy to forget the human cost of abused power. Behind every fact or figure are real people, forced to live without the services, opportunities and rights they deserve. All too often, these stories remain hidden – silenced through threats and intimidation, or drowned out by louder, more powerful voices. But with the right help, people can and do speak out.From rural villages to global cities, we are working around the world to help people break the silence and stand up against corruption. Their message is clear – we are fighting back. And year on year, their numbers are growing. ### Related publications ## [Annual Report 2025](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/annual-report-2025) Publication • 17 July 2026 In 2025, Transparency International pursued its mission to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity at all levels and across all sectors of society. ## [Connecting the Dots: How financial intelligence units expose corrupt money flows and how they could do more](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/connecting-the-dots) Publication • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can play a key role in uncovering corruption, but only if they have the powers, resources and access to information they need. ## [Closing the Gaps: Detecting and investigating corrupt money flows in the Middle East and North Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/closing-the-gaps-middle-east-and-north-africa) Publication • 13 May 2026 Corruption and illicit financial flows remain serious and ongoing challenges across the Middle East and North Africa. ## [How effective is whistleblower protection in the EU? Trends, gaps and emerging practices across member states](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblower-protection-eu-trends-gaps-practices-member-states) Publication • 16 April 2026 EU whistleblower rules exist, but slow, uneven implementation leaves gaps in protection, enforcement, and support. ## Countries - [Bangladesh](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/bangladesh) - [Czech Republic](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/czech-republic) - [Madagascar](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/madagascar) - [Mexico](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/mexico) - [Morocco](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/morocco) ## Projects - [Humanitarian aid integrity programme](https://www.transparency.org/en/projects/humanitarian-aid-integrity-programme) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2012_TrueStories_EN_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2012_TrueStories_EN.pdf)