Protecting Whistleblowers in the French Southern Territories: A Growing Concern

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The importance of protecting whistleblowers in the French Southern Territories is increasing. The European authorities are on the verge of adopting a new directive to protect whistleblowers across Europe, which could have a significant impact on their ability and effectiveness to work in the public interest.

Why Protect Whistleblowers?

• Saving lives: Protecting those who speak out for the public good can save lives.
• Protecting the environment: Whistleblowers help reveal environmental wrongdoing, which protects our planet.
• Revealing corruption: Whistles are blown to stop corruption, and whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing it.
• Avoiding financial losses: Neglecting faults can lead to significant financial losses for companies and governments. Whistleblowers help prevent these losses.

The #TruthNeedsFriends Campaign

In anticipation of the European directive on whistleblower protection, the Green Group/Free Alliance of Europe has launched a campaign to ensure that justice ministers and permanent representatives from European nations in Brussels demand strong protection for whistleblowers. The campaign #TruthNeedsFriends aims to motivate people to stand against adult intimidators who seek to hide the truth.

Addressing the International Labor Conference

On June 4, 2018, Rosa Pavanelli, Secretary-General of Public Services International (PSI), addressed the plenary session of the International Labor Conference in Geneva. She emphasized that the engagement of trade unionists to build a better world is stronger than ever, as are the inequalities and injustices.

The #TruthNeedsFriends Campaign

The same campaign continues to run, emphasizing the need for strong protection for whistleblowers.