This year, in recognizing the role of whistleblowers, the 2024 African Anti-Corruption Dialogue will be commemorated under the theme “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption”.
About the African Anti-Corruption Dialogue
The African Union adopted 11th July as the African Anti-Corruption Day to commemorate the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) or the Convention. To date, Forty-Eight (48) Member States of the African Union have ratified the Convention and have proceeded to put in place measures to tackle corruption such as criminalizing corruption through various legislation, establishing institutions as well as engaging in corruption prevention initiatives. The year 2023 marked twenty (20) years since the AUCPCC was adopted and a review of the journey of the AUCPCC highlighted the progress, strides and achievements made so far in its implementation. The review also highlighted key challenges being faced and also proposed the areas of focus for the next decade to effectively implement the Convention. One of the challenges identified was the inadequate whistle blowing system that hinders citizens to report and the whistle in instances of corruption. In recognizing the role of whistleblowers, the 2024 African Anti-Corruption Dialogue will be commemorated under the theme "Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption"
Methodology
A series of panel discussions on whistleblower protection will be held and a presentation of research papers on the theme of Dialogue will be done. All resources for the event shall be availed on the website and social media accounts of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption.
- Series of Webinars and Panel Discussions;
- Presentation of the outcomes of research on the State of Whistleblower Protection in Africa;
- Convening of the Third African Anti-Corruption Non-State Actors Forum on the margins of the Dialogue.
Simultaneous interpretation shall be provided in Arabic, English, French and Portuguese.
Concept Note
Get Involved
Joining the conversation in the Webinar;
- Urging your country to ratify, implement and report on its compliance with the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption;
- Raising awareness on the negative impact of corruption in your community;
- Reporting cases of corruption within your respective Countries to the relevant Anti-Corruption Agencies;
- Promoting anti-corruption whistleblowers and publicizing stories of success in fighting corruption;
- Using the communication tools on publications and at events;
- Sending a message to your networks about the campaign;
- Tweeting about the day using the hashtag #AfricaAgainstCorruption and tagging @AUABC_; and
- Committing to an accountable and transparent lifestyle.
Key Resource Materials
Outcome Statements
Further inquiries should be directed to:
Submit your request to auabcregistry@africa-union.org
Ms. Doreen Apollos: Information and Communication Directorate: ApollosD@africa-union.org
