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Publeaks makes counter-surveillance technologies transparent and available to journalists and their sources. Publeaks allows whistleblowers and journalists to communicate privately, anonymously and safely.
A democracy and a free and independent press needs listeners, viewers, readers and citizens that can contribute to the work of journalists. Carmen Aristegui, AristeguiNoticias.com, Mexico
Publeaks improves security for journalists and their sources. The platform supports investigative journalism, holding governments and businesses to account.
Publeaks reduces the impunity of those who threaten or attack journalists and whistleblowers.
The number of Publeaks platforms around the world is growing. New initiatives are planned for Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries. The Publeaks mission is to connect witnesses with the media, no matter who they are.
“It is safe for the whistleblower to share his information with the media. S/he remains anonymous, can’t be traced unless s/he wants to, and does not need to be afraid for repercussions.” Hugo van der Parre, NOS.nl, the Netherlands
In each Publeaks project, Free Press Unlimited organises local media outlets in a whistleblowing alliance.
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Some of the many stories that have seen the light of day thanks to the courage of whistleblowers.
Animal Politico et al - Video surfaces through Méxicoleaks, shows acts of torture commited by alleged Mexican state police.
BN DeStem - Publeaks NL tip-off shows company that processes fertilizers evades environmental regulations; employees narrowly escape death from toxic fumes.
Volkskrant - Henk Krol steps down from office after Publeaks NL revelations about refusal to pay pension benefits for employees.
Proceso - Méxicoleaks information shows Ministry of the Interior knew about imminent escape of leader of the Sinaloa cartel.
Publeaks depends on long-term financial support from institutional and private donors. If you would like to be involved and support Publeaks, then please e-mail us at donorrelations@freepressunlimited.org.
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