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President Carter paved way for whistleblower protections, open government One of the often overlooked, yet longest-lasting, achievements of President Jimmy #Carter was his commitment to protecting people who speak out against #wrongdoing. In 1978, Carter championed three major open government bills during his tenure: the Inspector General Act that created 12 independent inspectors general to investigate wrong-doing within U.S. agencies; the #Ethics in Government Act that aimed for an open government without conflicts of interest; and the Civil Service Reform Act that included protection for those who disclose information of wrong-doing and laid the groundwork for the landmark #Whistleblower Protection Act that was subsequently signed in 1989.   When signing the Civil Service Reform Act in 1978, Carter said the new law “assures that whistleblowers will be heard, and that they will be protected from reprisal.”   Worldwide, many countries still do not benefit from these whistleblower protection laws. That is why TSN actively supports whistleblowers in more than a dozen countries. To learn more about work or to get involved and make a contribution to ensure the sustainability of our nonprofit, you can donate here : https://lnkd.in/eW4TTTiZ “Without the laws created under Jimmy Carter, whistleblower protections likely would not exist as they do today,” said The Signals Network Executive Director Delphine Halgand-Mishra. “A president leaves behind many legacies, and these are perhaps some of President Carter’s greatest. We are proud to support whistleblowers in the U.S. who benefit from these protections today.” TSN is an international 501(c)3 organization that supports whistleblowers who have shared public interest information with the press. Founded in 2017, TSN provides end-to-end support to whistleblowers around the world and works with journalists to hold some the world’s most powerful institutions accountable. Visit TSN website: https://lnkd.in/eEwD3uuy #whistleblowers #ethics

Mary Inman recently joined co-panelists Jennifer Nelson (Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press), Peter Klein (Director and Executive Producer of Bribe, Inc.) and Margaux Ewen (The Signals Network) at the 10th Annual Double Exposure Film Festival (#DXFest24) in D.C. to speak with investigative filmmakers and journalists about how to work responsibly with #whistleblowers featured in their films. Peter’s new film “Bribe, Inc.” follows an anonymous whistleblower code-named Figaro who is represented by Partners Eric Havian and Max Voldman.

TSN came across a helpful resource from the Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds: "Working With Whistleblowers: Do’s and Don’ts." This short guide provides practical tips on how to engage with whistleblowers, ensuring a respectful and accountable process. An invaluable resource promoting a transparent, accountable world! #WhistleblowerSupport #WhistleblowerProtection #SpeakingUp #Accountability #whistleblowers #Transparency #resources

"𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪 𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘷𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘱𝘦𝘶 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪é𝘵é 𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘦. 𝘊’𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘢ç𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦 𝘳é𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘵." La première fois que j'ai entendu parler de Gilles RAYMOND, c’était au tout premier Mobile World Congress de Barcelone, en 2006 ! Alors que la plupart des visiteurs de ce salon se souviennent du stand de CBoss sans savoir ce que cette boîte faisait(taper CBOSS MWC dans googleimage pour comprendre), je me souviens parfaitement de la taille du Stand d'In-Fusio : Impressionnante ! Alors que Gameloft émergeait, In-Fusio cartonnait auprès des opérateurs et des fabricants de terminaux mobiles de l'époque, et ça se voyait ! Quand les meilleurs Startup de l'écosystème réussissaient à lever 2 millions €, In-Fusio, avait marqué les esprits en levant 22 Millions €! L’équivalent d'aujourd'hui serait probablement une levée de fonds entre 500 Millions et 1 Milliard d'€ ! Cependant, quelques mois plus tard, après avoir refusé des offres à plusieurs centaines de millions d'Euros, le board vendait Infusio à la casse et Gilles se dirigeait vers une nouvelle aventure : Mobile Républic, qui deviendra News Republic. Une société qu'il développera pendant presque 10 ans et qu'il adossera au groupe Chinois Cheetah Aujourd'hui, à la tête de Edgee, Gilles est toujours animé par la même énergie, mais son parcours a pris une dimension bien plus profonde. Dans cet épisode des Interviews scale2sell, il nous livre, avec franchise et humilité, les leçons de ses réussites comme de ses échecs, mais aussi sa vision de l'entrepreneuriat et de la liberté. Un entrepreneur audacieux, qui n’a jamais perdu de vue l’essentiel : 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐝è𝐥𝐞 à 𝐬𝐨𝐢-𝐦ê𝐦𝐞. Dans cet épisode, on parle de : 𝐑é𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐞 : Comment il a bâti plusieurs entreprises aux quatre coins du monde. 𝐍é𝐠𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬 : Les coulisses de ses deals, de News Republic à Cheetah Mobile. 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 : Après l’exit de News Republic, Gilles a fondé The Signals Network, une fondation dédiée à protéger les lanceurs d'alerte et à encourager le journalisme d'investigation. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐞 : Pourquoi il est essentiel de suivre son propre chemin, même à contre-courant. 📺 Youtube : https://lnkd.in/dae5NjjJ 👂 Apple : https://lnkd.in/dWj3kAbN 👂 Spotify : https://lnkd.in/da4Vn-3e 👂 Deezer : https://lnkd.in/dUWaFXCA 👂 Youtube Podcast : https://lnkd.in/dD4dnkrF

Thank you Diana Jean Schemo and Double Exposure Film Festival for allowing me to speak with investigative filmmakers and journalists about how to work responsibly with whistleblowers featured in their films. I was joined by 3 amazing co-panelists: (1) Peter Klein, whose new film Bribe, Inc. features an anonymous whistleblower who exposed a global bribery scandal whereby a small company called Unaoil allegedly facilitated bribes for major corporations looking to win contracts in the Middle East, (2) Jennifer Nelson, a senior staff attorney at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and (3) Margaux Ewen, the Whistleblower Protection Program Director at The Signals Network. Double Exposure's Symposium connects journalists, filmmakers and other thought leaders with the goal of seeding investigative storytelling in the public interest. One of the stories that was successfully seeded at Double Exposure is Flight/Risk, a 2022 documentary by karim amer and Omar Mullick that features Whistleblower Partners LLP's client Ed Pierson. I approached Karim after a panel discussion on his film The Great Hack featuring whistleblower Brittany Kaiser, we started talking about whistleblowers and Boeing, and a film was born. Proof positive that #DXFest24 is the place to be if you want to make impactful films that call power to account.

Just a few days to go until the 10th edition of the Double Exposure Film Festival & Symposium in Washington, D.C.!  📍 Workshop: Working Responsibly with Whistleblowers 🕛 Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, at 12:45 PM Join TSN’s Whistleblower Protection Program Director, Margaux Ewen, along with journalist & filmmaker Peter Klein, Senior Staff Attorney with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Jennifer Nelson and Mary Inman from Whistleblower Partners, LLP, as they discuss the vital intersection of investigative journalism and whistleblower protection. We hope to see you there! Don't forget to use the code “Signals” at checkout for 10% off tickets!

📢 We’re expanding our legal team at TSN! We’re hiring for the following positions: • Legal & Support Manager • Two Full-Time Legal Fellows • Legal Extern/Intern 🌟 Visit our website to explore these exciting opportunities and stay tuned for upcoming openings. Join us in making a difference! #Hiring #LegalJobs #JobOpportunities #LegalCareers #legalmanager #supportmanager #LegalInternship #Legalexternship #LegalSupport #NonprofitJobs #CareerOpportunities #JobOpening #LawCareers #lawintern #legalfellowship

We’re excited to announce that TSN’s Whistleblower Protection Program Director Margaux Ewen will be speaking at the 10th edition of the Double Exposure Film Festival, happening from November 7-10 in Washington, D.C.!. Margaux will join journalist and documentary filmmaker Peter Klein, Senior Staff Attorney with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Jennifer Nelson and Mary Inman of Whistleblower Partners, LLP, a longtime friend of TSN, to discuss working successfully and safely with whistleblowers by navigating legal risks, developing successful communications and advocacy strategies and understanding the personal and professional toll whistleblowing takes on those who speak truth to power. 📍Workshop: Working Responsibly with Whistleblowers 🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 9 🕛 Time: 12:45 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in critical discussions about whistleblower protection and the role of investigative journalism in today’s world. We hope to see you there! Use the code “Signals” at checkout for 10% off tickets!

🌟 TSN is honored to partner with Double Exposure in supporting their mission to spotlight the critical impact of investigative journalism in filmmaking and the key role whistleblowers can play. Join us for the 10th edition of Double Exposure Film Festival November 7-10, in Washington, D.C., where investigative journalism meets cinematic storytelling. This year's festival reflects a world navigating through uncertainty—from AI and climate change to political polarization. These shifts present unique challenges for investigative filmmakers and journalists seeking the hidden stories of our time. 💥 Use the code “Signals” at checkout for 10% off tickets! Find out more on the Double Exposure Film Festival website.

If we want to live in a healthy democracy, we need to support the whistleblowers and investigative journalists empowering us to hold our governments and industries accountable. The question is, ‘How?’ Vote. Write your representatives. Pay attention to what they say about whistleblowers and more importantly, if they follow through. And consider financially supporting organizations that empower journalists and whistleblowers to share their voice and advocate for laws that protect our freedom. #HealthyDemocracy #SupportWhistleblowers #InvestigativeJournalism #Accountability #FreedomOfPress #ProtectWhistleblowers