Erica Villborg

Democracy, Human Rights, RoL & GE at the Swedish Embassy in BKK. Tweets are my own. RTs and likes ≠ endorsement

[Annika Wythes @annika_wythes]

Citizens are key to winning the fight against #corruption in South-East Asia⤵️

Media & CSOs provide vital platforms &support for action. @UNODC_SEAP has been empowering these efforts but sustaining this is crucial—tackling corruption is a marathon, not a sprint.

🙏@SwedeninTH

[FORUM-ASIA @forum_asia]

Introducing the Declaration+25! This document protects the #Right2DefendRights and those who defend it. Now is the time to reaffirm our commitment. #Declaration25

[Megumi Hara 🧏🏻‍♀️ @megumiha_]

@UNODC is proud to support #SoutheastAsia journalists who are #UnitedAgainstCorruption 🕵‍♀️🤝

This week, #JAC✋️ network grew to 11 countries in 4 months - key milestones ticked ✅️ with many more to come!

🙏@SwedenInAP & led by @PCIJdotOrg

[UNODC Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime @UNODC_FinCrime]

Investigative journalism & media reporting are essential to raise public awareness and bring corruption to light.

Through JAC Network, supported by @UNODC, journalists in Southeast Asia receive training essential to help them investigate this crime.

#UnitedAgainstCorruption

[PCIJ @PCIJdotOrg]

HAPPENING NOW: INVESTIGATING CORRUPTION: Focus on Online Scams

First in-person training of the Journalists Against Corruption (JAC), a network of anti-corruption editors and reporters, formed in March 2024. ⁠

Learn more about JAC: https://t.co/i4hkAWnhcX

#JAC #JAC✋ #JournalistsAgainstCorruption #StandAgainstCorruption

@SwedeninAP @UNODC_SEAP

[APHR @ASEANMP]

Parliamentarians, government officials, and CSOs in Southeast Asia must work together to address the worsening climate crisis, APHR said following a regional conference entitled Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia: Strengthening the Role of Parliamentarians.

[Megumi Hara 🧏🏻‍♀️ @megumiha_]

🗓️ Join us in Vilnius @IACCseries to learn about journalists in #SoutheastAsia and #Pacific gathering forces to fight #Corruption! 🕵️‍♂️🌍

📅 8.30, 21 June
#IACC2024 #UnitedAgainstCorruption

[Annika Wythes @annika_wythes]

Stakes are high ⬆️ & action is needed to address convergence of #HumanTrafficking & illicit activities facilitated by #corruption in SEZs in #SEAsia!

Strong start at Intl Anti-Corruption Conference with “Sovereignty for Sale” session

#IACC2024
#UnitedAgainstCorruption

[UNODC Anti-Corruption and Financial Crime @UNODC_FinCrime]

Casino and scam operations run by transnational organized crime groups located in Southeast Asia have led to human trafficking on a grand scale, facilitated by corruption.

Possible solutions? Increased public awareness of the threat & better coordination of efforts.

#IACC2024

[Erica Villborg @EricaVillborg]

@PutriRWijayanti @cynthia_gabriel @tempodotco Thanks for a great session, highlighting the role of media and CSOs in driving transparency and accountability 🙌

[Putri @PutriRWijayanti]

Interesting session 1: Open Data empowers investigative journalism and boost public participation, shining light on corruption and holding power to account. Transparency and civic engagement drive accountability. Really enjoy the session @cynthia_gabriel !!

[Erica Villborg @EricaVillborg]

Supported by #UNODC & 🇸🇪, CSOs and media brings innovative solutions to the table!
#UnitedAgainstCorruption #SwedeninAP

[Par Nichanee @Nichanee]

Today, we explored strategies for preventing and combating corruption across diverse nations in #SoutheastAsia, looking into #opendata, foreign investors' perspectives and linkages between corruption & organized crime. #UnitedAgainstCorruption

[Erica Villborg @EricaVillborg]

Opportunity for CSOs to partner with Sida:

https://t.co/Il6aJc6sph

[Erica Villborg @EricaVillborg]

Dont miss out on the launch of the MPs@risk report for 2023!

[APHR @ASEANMP]

Livestream on Facebook via https://t.co/NpRksWOKvu.

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

@SwedeninAP is proud to support a new network of anti-corruption journalists from Asia-Pacific region. The aim of the JAC is to bring together professionals dedicated to investigating and corruption issues.
Thanks to @PCIJdotOrg & UNODC_SEAP supported by @SwedeninAP & @StateINL.

[Erica Villborg @EricaVillborg]

Grant opportunity: Internews/EJN Biodiversity media grants

[John Hyde @JohnHydePerth]

Excellent interview with @Thenationth Editor In Chief @1artie1 by @rapplerdotcom on the impact of anti-corruption journalists, FOI, whistleblowers in new #forJAC @PCIJdotOrg @UNODC_SEAP @SwedeninAP @StateINL @EricaVillborg @megumiha_ @carmelafonbuena https://t.co/OiXPN7tNZv

[John Hyde @JohnHydePerth]

Just JAC! Journalists Against Corruption #FOR_JAC launched today in Manila by #SoutheastAsia #journalists 7 SEA countries' media, inc Timor Leste. Thanks to @PCIJdotOrg & @UNODC_SEAP supported by @SwedeninAP & @StateINL

[John Hyde @JohnHydePerth]

#SoutheastAsia #journalists progressing collaboration benefits in their own Anti-Corruption Reporting Network at Manila dialogue today. 7 countries here, inc Timor Leste. Thanks to @PCIJdotOrg & @UNODC_SEAP supported by @Sida & @StateINL

[Megumi Hara 🧏🏻‍♀️ @megumiha_]

Happening today :) journalists from 7 #southeastasia countries gathering to fight #Corruption we join hands to find strength @UNODC_AC supported by @SwedeninAP @StateINL