Building Resilience through Integrity, Good Governance, and Honesty Training

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BRIGHT aims to catalyse progressive change for European whistleblowing. The project is underpinned by a multidimensional approach that integrates research, capacity building, advocacy, and policy dialogue. We begin with a comprehensive research phase to gather robust, reliable, and disaggregated data. We will launch a widespread awareness campaign designed inclusively. We focus on enhancing the capacities of national competent authorities for whistleblowing. We provide a new and originally established tool for self-assessment, to be utilized by integrity professionals, enabling them to evaluate their own practices and initiate improvements. A crucial component of our project is fostering active dialogue between civil society and policymakers. This ensures that the legislative changes are not only informed by research but also reflect the collective voice of civil society. One of the distinctive features of BRIGHT is the organization of moot court competitions across universities in Europe to foster and advance legal education and future practitioners in the EU whistleblowing law. These competitions will allow for practical application and exploration of the new systems, fostering a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved. BRIGHT seeks to trigger change that extends beyond the status quo and include principles of gender equality and non-discrimination into whistleblowing practices and systems. BRIGHT’s ultimate vision is a European Union where whistleblowing systems are effective, accessible, and protective; where organizations embrace transparency and accountability, and where civil society actively participates in promoting these values.