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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Apr 9

A call to volunteer with us;
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Volunteer Data Collectors and Analysts – Wildlife Information Tracking System (WITS) Database

Background: The Wildlife Information Tracking System (WITS) Database is a crucial initiative aimed at centralizing wildlife crime data and improving conservation efforts through data-driven insight…

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Apr 3

Here is the final story from Edward Eninu, a journalist with Uganda Radio Network titled Amudat: A Perfect case of #Illegalmining and #smuggling.

Special thanks to Uganda Radio Network and Musinguzi Blanshe
#ResilienceFund

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Amudat: A Perfect Case of Illegal Mining and Smuggling :: Uganda Radionetwork

Gold mining in Amudat is illegal to the extent that the government does not officially recognize the district in its mineral databases. As a result, the district has never received any revenue from mi...

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Apr 3

In 2024 through a partnership with the GIobal Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, journalists were trained about #illegalmining after which with a grant were able to carry out stories about #illegalgoldmining in Uganda.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Feb 10

Join us tomorrow, 11th February at 5pm EAT for a training on understanding the link between #illicitmining and #illicitfinancialflows.

To attend, register using this link;
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Transparency Advocacy invites you for a training on understanding the link between illicit mining and illicit financial flows

Transparency Advocacy with Tax Justice Network will on 11th February, 2025 conduct a training for researchers, activists, lawyers and journalists on the link between illicit mining and illicit financi...

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Feb 6

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Transparency Advocacy invites you for a training on understanding the link between illicit mining and illicit financial flows

Transparency Advocacy with Tax Justice Network will on 11th February, 2025 conduct a training for researchers, activists, lawyers and journalists on the link between illicit mining and illicit financi...

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Feb 6

Join Transparency Advocacy and Tax Justice Network on 11th February at 5pm EAT for a training on understanding the link between #illicitmining and #illicitfinancialflows.

To attend, register using this link;

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 30

Join us on 11th February, 2025 for an online training on on understanding the link between #Illicitmining and #illicitfinancialflows.

To attend, please fill out this form; forms.gle/ekfTx8B4knaW...

Transparency Advocacy invites you for a training on understanding the link between illicit mining and illicit financial flows

Transparency Advocacy with Tax Justice Network will on 11th February, 2025 conduct a training for researchers, activists, lawyers and journalists on the link between illicit mining and illicit financi...

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 24

Transparency Advocacy will on 11th February, 2025 host a training session on understanding the link between #Illicitmining and #illicitfinancialflows.

To attend, please fill out this form; forms.gle/ekfTx8B4knaW...

Transparency Advocacy invites you for a training on understanding the link between illicit mining and illicit financial flows

Transparency Advocacy with Tax Justice Network will on 11th February, 2025 conduct a training for researchers, activists, lawyers and journalists on the link between illicit mining and illicit financi...

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 23

Kassanda Gold Pits: A Deadly Brew of Child Labor, Mercury, and Illegal Mining :: Uganda Radionetwork

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 23

Here is the first story from Christopher Kisekka, a journalist with Uganda Radio Network titled the Deadly Brew of #ChildLabor, #Mercury, and #Illegalmining focusing on Kassanda District.
Special thanks to Uganda Radio Network and Musinguzi Blanshe
#ResilienceFund

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 23

In 2024 through a partnership with the GIobal Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, journalists were trained about #illegalmining after which with a grant were able to carry out stories about #illegalgoldmining in Uganda.

Kassanda Gold Pits: A Deadly Brew of Child Labor, Mercury, and Illegal Mining :: Uganda Radionetwork

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 16

This week Brian Omondi, a financial intelligence expert shares about the impact of #transnationalcrime in Kenyan politics.

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IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL CRIME IN KENYAN POLITICS

By Brian Omondi, the Group Managing Partner of Brian Forensics, a Public Accounting and National Financial Investigation Firm in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kigali, Rwanda. Introduction: The Issue at Hand …

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 9

Join us today at 5pm EAT for a conversation on how #wildlifecrime impacts the environment.

To attend, follow this link to register;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hziXVCwqRUCI0dZXEdD9wp3AL9Q1koJ8eVbY3E45h2o/edit

Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 8

Join us tomorrow 9th December at 5pm East African time for a discussion with Ms.Muriithi the impact of #wildlifecrime on the environment.

To attend, please fill out this form; docs.google.com/forms/d/1hzi...

Registration to add a webinar on understanding wildlife crime and it's impact on the environment

On Thursday 9th January at 5pm EAT, Transparency Advocacy will host a webinar on understanding how wildlife crime impacts the environment. To attend, please fill out this form.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 8

Judy's passion for #wildlifeconservation, collaborative spirit and her dedication to innovative solutions, makes her a force for positive change in the fight to protect our precious #wildlife.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 8

Judy has led capacity building initiatives that review and analyse the investigation techniques by law enforcement to promote sound governance and accountability among law enforcement institutions when it comes to financial investigations in #illegalwildlifetrade cases.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 8

Her active participation in international forums demonstrates her commitment to sharing insights and fostering collaboration to strengthen regulations and enforcement mechanisms.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 8

This technical skillset, coupled with her deep understanding of CITES regulations, makes her a valuable asset in the global fight against #wildlifecrime.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 8

Judy Muriithi is a passionate environmental conservation attorney with a proven track record in combating #illegalwildlifetrafficking.

Judy brings a unique blend of knowledge in wildlife forensics, data analysis, and risk assessment.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 7

Join us on 9th December at 5pm East African time for a discussion with Mr.Gondhali on the impact of #wildlifecrime on the #environment.

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Registration to add a webinar on understanding wildlife crime and it's impact on the environment

On Thursday 9th January at 5pm EAT, Transparency Advocacy will host a webinar on understanding how wildlife crime impacts the environment. To attend, please fill out this form.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 7

His current research focuses on critical issues such as analyzing #wildlifetrafficking networks operating in cyberspace and evaluating the effectiveness of deterrence strategies to combat these #illicitactivities.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 7

His work integrates principles of #environmental criminology and forensic science to advance understanding and develop strategies for preventing #wildlifecrimes.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 7

Ulhas Gondhali is a #wildlifecrime researcher and Ph.D. student in Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York.

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Jan 6

On Thursday 9th January at 5pm EAT, Transparency Advocacy will host a webinar on understanding how wildlife crime impacts the environment.

To attend, please fill out this form ; docs.google.com/forms/d/1hzi...

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Transparency Advocacy @illicitfinance.bsky.social · Dec 28

This week, Sydney Asubo the immediate former Executive director of the Financial Intelligence Authority, Uganda shares insights into #moneylaundering through #illicitminerals in Uganda.

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Money Laundering Through Illicit Minerals In Uganda ( Key Excerpts from,And Analysis of, the Uganda National Risk Assessment Report, 2023).

By Sydney Asubo, General Counsel, Grundstein Consult Uganda (www.grundsteinconsult.com) and Immediate Former Executive Director, Financial Intelligence Authority, Uganda ( www.fia.go.ug) The high v…

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