What impact does corruption have on enjoyment of human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights? When can human rights principles and tools help to curb and prevent corruption?

In recent years, governments, NGOs and international organisations have taken many initiatives to fight corruption. However, these efforts have rarely been analysed from the point of view of human rights, despite their potential and relevance. Using a conceptual framework for assessing when particular acts of corruption violate human rights, this report shows how organisations can promote human rights while working to end corruption.

Appraisals:

"Outstanding contribution to knowledge and information on these topics."
Frank Vogl, Co-founder and Board Member, Transparency International

"The report will help to establish a community of practice, and will encourage
the collection and dissemination of anticorruption learning. Most importantly, the paper
will be a helpful reference to engage both governmental and non-governmental actors
in a dialogue on human rights and anticorruption policy issues."
Gerardo Berthin, Senior Governance Advisor, Casals & Associates Inc.

"This report gives a clear illustration of what corruption really means and represents
and what implications and damage corruption may cause in the field
of human rights and, inevitably, for the society at large."
Ramiz Huremagic, Criminologist