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Land Grabs and Forced Evictions

The phrase “land grab” means the taking of land (by way of purchase, lease, licence or concession) where the taking of land: Involved violations of human rights; Was not based on the principle of free, prior, informed consent (FPIC) of the affected land users; Was not based on a thorough assessment of social, economic, environmental […]

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Global Portal on Anti-Corruption for Development

The Global Portal on Anti-Corruption for Development is a one-stop-shop for information and knowledge specialized on anti-corruption for sustainable development. It aims to support the work of development/governance practitioners, anti-corruption bodies, researchers, civil society organizations and the donor community by facilitating easy access to information, cutting-edge knowledge and practical tools on anti-corruption at the global, […]

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International Corporate Accountability Roundtable

An organisation that seeks to fight corruption by researching, advocating and campaigning for a rights-based economy. ICAR’s mission is to harness the collective power of progressive organizations to push governments to create and enforce rules over corporations that promote human rights and reduce inequality.

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SERAP v Federal Republic of Nigeria ECW/CCJ/APP/08/09

A decision of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice.   The Plaintiff was a Nigerian NGO, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).  It sued the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the state–owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) (a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell) and other international oil companies. SERAP’s claim related […]

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Transparency International Corruption Fighters’ Toolkits

In the early 2000s, Transparency International produced a series of toolkits aimed at conveying cutting edge tactics and strategies from the global anti-corruption movement. Compiling the work of these chapters and other civil society organisations in countries from Argentina to Zambia, the toolkits offer practical approaches to promote integrity and curb corruption in a wide […]

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World Bank Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR)

The Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) is a partnership between the World Bank Group and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)  that supports international efforts to end safe havens for corrupt funds. StAR works with developing countries and financial centers to prevent the laundering of the proceeds of corruption and to facilitate […]

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Asset Recovery Handbook: World Bank Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative

The Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR) is a partnership between the World Bank Group and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)  that supports international efforts to end safe havens for corrupt funds. StAR works with developing countries and financial centers to prevent the laundering of the proceeds of corruption and to facilitate […]

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African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights

The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (also known as the Banjul Charter) is an international human rights instrument that is intended to promote and protect human rights and basic freedoms in the African continent.

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Transparency International

Transparency International is an international NGO which seeks to give a voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption. They work together with governments, businesses and citizens to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals.

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How do I find out what rights I have?

How do you find out about your rights to demand that public authorities in your country disclose information to you?  In this section we describe the principal sources of Freedom of Information (FoI) laws.

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