USA Whistleblower of the Week – June 30 2021 by WNN
Ari Danikas was born in Amaliada, Peloponnesus, Greece, the cradle of democracy, and he noted, “racial discrimination was non-existent in my family roots, religion and culture.” His parents were fine, upstanding Greeks, and Danikas described his mother as “living for her family, dedicated to serving and protecting the family,” and giving Danikas “the fundamental principles […]
Special Assignments: Public Interest Witnesses
Special Missions and Yiannis Souliotis highlights the stories of three protagonists (Maria Efimova, John Kyriakou, and Aris Danikas) who may be different, but they have something in common. They are public interest witnesses. Ordinary people who are now under protection, risk their lives because they are exposed to illegal activities committed in their work environment. […]
Why indivisible’s such as Olympic Sailor Mrs. Bekatorou should be considered a whistleblower Feb 10, 2021
Earlier this year, Greece joined the latest “MeToo” outcry over sexual abuse in sports and the theater industry following the reports of sexual harassment in the country. Olympics sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou has spoken about having been sexually abused at a young age by a senior official of the Hellenic Sailing Federation. Bekatorou, a Gold medalist, now […]
Transformative Change in the South African Media & the unjustified Cato Manor death quad articles retraction.
Introduction The evolution of media coverage in South Africa has witnessed significant progress in recent years, with a noticeable shift toward a more diverse and inclusive journalistic practice. This transformation is not only a reflection of the country’s commitment to democratic transparency but also a vital step toward healing and reconciliation, given the nation’s complex […]
2023 WPI Conference Washington D.C. – Expert Panellist Speaker Ari Danikas
Ari Danikas had the honor of participating in the 2023 international conference of WPI in Washington DC. He introduced his idea of the International Treaty of Whistleblowers, as well as the introduction of an emergency international visa for whistleblowers in distress. Ari further spoke at the Capitol and was presented the International Giraffe Award of […]
Participation of Liberty of Speech (Blue Print For Greece), on the 2023 WORKPLACE PROMISE INSTITUDE in Washington DC.
Whistleblowers ProtectionAdvocate Certification At Workplace Institute Promise you will learn peer support skills, leadership development, and resilience to manage workplace conflict/abuse. Also, learn to mediate between employees and employers to resolve issues without the need for litigation. Whistleblower Protection Certifications, please note there are four pathways detailed below. Upon completion the participant will receive an individualized certificate […]
“Press him in the stomach to die faster”
Reportage: GIANNIS SOULIOTIS “We went into the garage, there were seven or eight police officers, all from Durban’s ‘serious and violent crime’ task force. Inside the car was a black man, he was dead and had bullet marks on his body. A few meters away there was another black man, who was struggling with injuries. The police […]
Ari Danikas (Greece/South Africa) 2016 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Ari Danikas was a police reserve officer in the Cato Manor unit of the South African police. This unit typically deals with violent crime, including armed robbery, cash-in-transit robberies, the protection of politicians, kidnapping, drug trafficking, murder investigations, and organized criminal gangs. They are an elite unit of the South African Police. Through the publication […]