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For media to be an effective anti-corruption tool it must enjoy sufficient media freedom.

Corruption typically has a disproportionate impact on marginalised populations, and women are no exception. Corruption hinders both women’s access to good quality public services, upon which women tend to have a greater reliance, as well as restricting women’s participation in public, economic and political life, limiting their influence over decision-making.

Corruption in fragile and conflict affected contexts has a disproportionate impact on women and girls, reinforcing existing inequalities and undermining peacebuilding efforts.

The UNCAC’s legal text does not reference gender, and women or gender are taken into consideration in only three resolutions from the UNCAC’s Conference of the States Parties. Gender mainstreaming must go beyond looking at gender as a single dimension.

Les différences entre les sexes en matière de dénonciation de la corruption sont fortement influencées par les caractéristiques contextuelles, sociales et démographiques.

Corruption in maternal health can deter women from attending health facilities for childbirth, thus risking lives. Drivers for the surge of unnecessary procedures, like caesarean sections, require further research.

Explore the nuances of whistleblowing in aid organisations. Tailor reporting channels, professionalise investigations, prioritise gender considerations, and foster local engagement for transparency.

Contemporary corruption studies find that there is a strong association between the share of females in elected office and lower levels of corruption. Find out why.

Las diferencias de género en las denuncias de corrupción están muy influidas por las características contextuales, sociales y demográficas.