Charmian Gooch

Some of the world’s largest banks and investors - including 🏦 @BankofAmerica, @DeutscheBank & @Santander - are enabling the destruction of #forests like the #Amazon by financing 💰 companies complicit in rampant deforestation across the world. bit.ly/2l5nE2A

It was an absolute honour to stand on the Ted 2014 stage and accept the prize on behalf of all at Global Witness and then to be part of the fight by civil society organisations working together to make change happen.

The Ted stage of 2014 was a turning point in the crazy campaign idea that then Global Witness Campaigners @anthlawson1 and @robertnpalmer built to tackle this misuse of corporate structures. ted.com/talks/charmian…

THRILLED at this landmark for the American fight against criminals, people traffickers and the corrupt. Kudos to the lawmakers that have worked together to move the bill this far. And to all the campaigners @Global_Witness, the @FACTCoalition and everyone else who took part!

At least 207 #EnvironmentDefenders were brutally murdered in 2017 – the deadliest year on record, with the rising death toll linked to demand for consumer goods like coffee, bananas and palm oil. For the full picture see our report #AtWhatCost bit.ly/2O3Yond

As #Myanmar‘s latest round of #Panglong peace talks come to a close, China has played an instrumental role - but it must not ignore the risks its appetite for jade and other natural resources pose for peace in conflict-affected Kachin state: bit.ly/2uEnM9Z

A major European company is illegally exploiting the #rainforest in the #DRC, damaging our global climate and undermining local communities. WATCH:

Salonga National Park, #DRC - One of the world’s largest protected forests. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Crucial in the fight against climate change. At risk from oil exploration in secretive deal. Read the latest @Global_Witness investigation bit.ly/2xne00B twitter.com/Global_Witness…

Are you a natural at building relationships? Do you want to be a part of an organisation that makes a huge impact? If so, apply now to be our new Senior Development Officer and grow our ambitious individual major gifts programme bit.ly/2rH3jku

This is a huge win in the fight against corruption, money laundering and tax dodging! The UK’s #TaxHavens will now open up: bit.ly/2rcUyhO #SAMLBill #TackleTaxHavens

Will Mugabe testify to #Zimbabwe’s parliamentary hearing on the real beneficiaries of the country’s diamond wealth? Will the army finally be held to account for their role in the sector? Read our op-ed on the latest developments: bit.ly/2vnLriD

@Global_Witness calls on US authorities to investigate Exxon for its #Liberia deal, where it bought a corruption-tainted oil block. #NoSecretDeals @TheJusticeDept @SEC_News bit.ly/2GuGdH4

NEW INVESTIGATION: Exxon paid $120 million to the #Liberia government for an oil block it knew was tainted by corruption. bit.ly/2GolNeA #NoSecretDeals

Today I’m at #TRRisk explaining how #AnonymousCompanies make a host of crimes like money laundering and corruption possible and why those on the frontline of compliance should join @Global_Witness in turning the tide.

Oil giants @Shell and @Eni made a landmark appearance in court yesterday for a deal that lost the Nigerian people at least $1.1bn. @Global_Witness campaigners were there to let you know exactly what went on bit.ly/2FXV4pP #ShellKnew

We condemn the murder of the investigative journalist, Ján Kuciak, and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová. We stand in solidarity with their families and all those putting their lives on the line to expose corruption around the world. bit.ly/2CI3nmF

US sanctions against Dan Gertler for dealings in #DRC are a huge step, but their real impact depends on whether companies comply and whether US authorities are able to monitor and enforce them. twitter.com/thehill/status…

@Global_Witness is looking for a Digital Engagement Advisor to lead its social media strategy, and step up its use of digital content and tactics to deliver campaign goals – apply by 26 February: bit.ly/2BPIV7h

"The slaughter of people defending their land or environment continued unabated in 2017" - @jonathanwatts in @guardianeco on our brand new joint data showing that 197 #EnvironmentDefenders were killed last year bit.ly/2BOxnwE

Why is #McMafia set primarily in London? The UK’s property market and its secretive financial system, author @MishaGlenny tells our co-founder @Charmian. Find out how your area of London compares for #secretproperties here: bit.ly/2GqqGEu