Our Associate organisations are vital to protecting whistleblowers and advancing their disclosures around the world. They work as independent journalists, academics, advocates, and campaigners. These organisations fight for the right to freedom of expression, association and assembly; they research the issues, investigate disclosures, advocate for policy change and campaign on whistleblower cases and rights. These organisations understand that protecting whistleblowers is essential to the public's right to know and access to information.