We document. We mobilise. We act.
UNIS combines research, public information, citizen mobilisation, advocacy, recourse to the law and pan-African cooperation. Six ways of acting, one single logic: understanding in order to act.
How we act
From information to action
Establishing the facts before denouncing them
Analysis and research on the mechanisms of corruption, public finances and governance. We track corruption cases to preserve the facts and inform public debate.
Informing with rigour and responsibility
We challenge institutions and inform the public. UNIS also defends an environment in which those who reveal matters of public interest can act without facing reprisals.
Accountability belongs to citizens
Campaigns, meetings, workshops and public-awareness work. UNIS works with citizens, young people, the media and civil-society organisations to strengthen public participation.
Recommendations, not findings alone
We put concrete recommendations to public authorities and oversight institutions, and argue for oversight bodies that are independent and effective.
Pushing impunity back
Where the legal conditions allow, UNIS joins proceedings as a civil party or supports legal action to help establish responsibility.
Corruption crosses borders
We work with national and international partners to obtain concrete accountability measures, and build collaboration with those fighting corruption across the continent.
Our areas of commitment
Seven fields of work
Corruption and public finances
UNIS analyses the management of public resources, oversight mechanisms and the risks of misappropriation or poor governance.
Extractive industries and natural resources
Africa's natural resources should contribute to the development of its people. UNIS documents the risks in the mining and extractive sectors.
Financial crime and illicit flows
UNIS helps document the transnational mechanisms that move illicit funds through companies, banks and jurisdictions.
Accountability and institutional reform
We advocate for independent, effective oversight institutions and put forward concrete reform recommendations.
Citizen mobilisation
UNIS works with citizens, young people, the media and civil-society organisations to strengthen public participation.
Whistleblowers and access to information
UNIS defends an environment in which those who reveal matters of public interest can act without facing reprisals.
Strategic litigation and the fight against impunity
Where the legal conditions allow, UNIS joins proceedings as a civil party or supports legal action. Explore this area
Campaigns
From research to change
Research only has impact if it can contribute to change. Our campaigns turn the findings of our research into advocacy and mobilisation, following one and the same thread.
The problem
Context and issues identified.
The facts
Documentation and evidence gathered.
Why it matters
Impact on people's lives.
Our recommendations
The concrete measures we call for.
The actions
What UNIS has undertaken.
The results
Tracking effects and progress.
What it produces
Our latest publications
Get involved
The fight against corruption concerns us all
Join the network
Are you an organisation, a researcher, a journalist, an activist or a professional committed to fighting corruption in Africa? Get in touch with us.
Work with UNIS
We are open to collaboration with organisations that share our values of integrity, independence and accountability.
Support our work
Partners wishing to support UNIS activities can contact our team to discuss how we might work together.
Send us information
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