Alianza Contra la Corrupción

Description

Alianza Contra la Corrupción is a Spanish organization that defends and protects whistleblowers who report corruption. It was founded in 2008 and describes itself as a first line of defense for democracy and transparency in Spain. It works to give voice and protection to people who risk everything to expose wrongdoing.

The organization offers free legal advice to whistleblowers and builds a support network around them. It runs public awareness campaigns about corruption and lobbies for stronger legal protections for whistleblowers. It took part in the ABRE coalition in 2015 and welcomed the 2018 EU whistleblower directive and Spain’s 2023 whistleblower protection law.

It has brought cases to trial, advised citizens on corruption complaints, and reports a majority of its cases end with a positive outcome. The group publicly recognizes whistleblowers and activists who have spoken out against corruption and abuse. It also runs Prometheus News, a digital outlet covering corruption in Spain, and takes part in academic research on whistleblowing.

The organization funds its work through memberships and donations, and offers an internship program in several areas of its work.