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

Donors and Supporters

The Coalition and its members sincerely thank our sponsors for their generosity and commitment to advancing whistleblower rights and awareness.

National Endowment for Democracy

NED

Regional Anti-Corruption Initiative

Regional Cooperation Council

RCC

European Center for Whistleblower Rights

Whistleblowing International

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