GLOBAL CORRUPTION AND PUBLIC INTEGRITY: THE HUMAN FACTOR

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Right to know – right to talk Freedom of the Press and Information of the Citizens

In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day (May 3), in collaboration with the 4th Lyceum of Mytilene, we organized an online conference titled “Right to Know – Right to Speak.” Guided by a deep sense of responsibility and active engagement in human rights issues, the event was conducted within the framework of the “Schools Ambassadors of the European Parliament” project and our school’s initiatives aimed at fostering active citizenship and democratic education. The conference sought to underscore the vital importance of freedom of expression, the role of independent and trustworthy journalism, and the challenges faced by journalists globally. Distinguished speakers included Aristeidis Danikas, CEO and founder of the NGO Liberty of Speech; Tassos Morfis, journalist and co-founder of Qurio; and Vasilis Stamatopoulos, co-founder of Fraud Line Whistleblowing Services. They provided insightful discussions on the current obstacles confronting journalists, the significance of free speech, the necessity of nurturing a new generation

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RIP, Whislteblower worrier, The remarkable story of ED SCHRANK

WORKPLACE PROMISE INSTITUTE 2024 Washington, DC On the 11th of September 2024, we traveled to the Capitol in Washington, DC, discussing various legislation regarding the USA whistleblowing protection act. Members of Congress engaged with us. The singing of the USA national anthem by disabled veteran, whistleblower, and remarkable man, Ed Schrank, was a memorable event that left us both in admiration and sadness.                 At the time of his retirement from the United States Marine Corps, Ed was a Gunnery Sergeant. Ed is a 6-time head and neck cancer survivor from chemical exposure while serving 15 years in the United States Marine Corps. He was diagnosed with lacrimal adenocarcinoma (tear duct cancer) in 2006 after being exposed to toxic chemicals in military jet fuel from January 1998 to May 2003; during the latter part of this period, Ed was stationed in Afghanistan, where he performed extra hazardous duties. The physician

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The Novartis Scandal: Ethical Implications and Legal Conflict

The Novartis scandal represents a significant chapter in the ongoing discourse surrounding ethicsin the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in relation to allegations of corruption and bribery. Thisanalysis explores the intricacies of the scandal, the penalties imposed by U.S. authorities, theconflicts arising from the legal frameworks of Greece and the United States and the implicationsthese differences have an effect on the protection status of whistleblowers.

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Participation in the Workplace Institute conference in September 2024, which is being hosted by Whistleblowers of America.

For the second year, we participated and engaged with congressional staffers and prominent veteran whistleblowers at the US Capitol in DC.Emphasis was given to multiple problems whistleblowers are facing on a global scale. https://www.workplacepromiseinstitute.org/wpi-conference/2024-agenda https://www.workplacepromiseinstitute.org/wpi-conference/2024-agenda/aris-danikas-24

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