New guide published to help journalists in covering whistleblower stories

A new guide helps journalists work with whistleblowers. The guide, Working with Whistleblowers: A Guide for Journalists reviews laws concerning whistleblowers, examines the difference between leaking and whistleblowing and shows ways for journalists to develop trust with their sources.  (Columbia Journalism Review, December 14, 2017, by Via Pixabay)

Transparency International November, 2017 emphasizes the importance of transparency in preserving the rule of law and protecting human rights arguing that reprisals against whistleblowers is a form of corruption.