Our mission
A Unified Voice in Support of Whistleblowing
As the first regional initiative of its kind, the Coalition brings together activists, journalists and experts to strengthen legal rights for whistleblowers and support their efforts to achieve justice, thus carrying the banner for employees and citizens who report crime and corruption throughout the region.
Organizations from 12 countries spanning the region, all dedicated to promoting freedom of expression and fight against corruption, have forged this alliance to advance citizen participation and human rights. The Coalition was founded during a two-day meeting in Belgrade on Nov. 9-10, 2015.
We continue our work to enhance public awareness and acceptance of whistleblowing by informing society about the essential contributions by whistleblowers to improve transparency and accountability in governments and corporations. Along with our direct actions, the Coalition serves as a platform for sharing expertise and know-how with NGOs, policy-makers, activists, researchers and others. We also coordinate with the media to investigate and publicize whistleblower stories.
Coalition experts
Whistleblower policy and practice / support and advice for whistleblowers
- Slagjana Taseva, Transparency International (Macedonia)
Whistleblower protection legislation
- Mark Worth, Southeast Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection / European Center for Whistleblower Rights (Berlin)
Investigations of whistleblower disclosures
- Alexenia Dimitrova, Journalist and Media Expert (Sofia)
Whistleblowing and anti-corruption
- Dr. Angelos Kaskanis, Transparency International – Greece
- Arjan Dyrmishi, Center for the Study of Democracy and Governance (Tirana)
- Simona Ernu, Romanian Academic Society (Bucharest)
- Ruslan Stefanov, Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity (Sofia)
Media independence
- Milka Tadić Mijović, Center for Investigative Reporting in Montenegro (Podgorica)
- Oliver Vujovic, South East Europe Media Organisation
Coalition Members & Partners
Albania
Center for the Study of Democracy and Governance
Albanian Centre for Quality Journalism
Civic resistance
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Center for Investigative Reporting
Infohouse and its media site interview.ba
Public Interest Advocacy Center
Association BABY STEPS
Centre for the Development of Youth Activism (CROA)
Bulgaria
Center for the Study of Democracy
Media Development Center
Croatia
Centre for Peace Studies
Human Rights House Zagreb
Association POMAK
Czech Republic
FaceUp
Greece
Transparency International – Greece
Hungary
K-Monitor
Kosovo
Internews Kosova and its online platform KALLXO.com
Kosovo Law Institute
Moldova
Center for Analysis and Prevention of Corruption
Parents in Solidarity - Public Association
Montenegro
Center for Development of Non-Governmental Organizations
Center for Investigative Reporting in Montenegro
Institute Alternative (IA)
Civic Alliance
North Macedonia
Center for Investigative Journalism SCOOP
Transparency International – Macedonia
Romania
Alliance for a Clean Romania
Expert Forum
Serbia
Transparency International Serbia
Belgrade Centre for Security Policy
Bureau for Social Research
Slovakia
Transparency International – Slovakia
Regional
European Center for Whistleblower Rights
Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity (SELDI)
South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO)
International
Whistleblowing International
Donors and Supporters
The Coalition and its members sincerely thank our sponsors for their generosity and commitment to advancing whistleblower rights and awareness.