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"Urges States parties to raise public awareness of corruption and laws and regulations against it, including the Convention itself, as well as the existing rights of and possibilities for the general public to obtain information on the organization, functioning and decision-making processes of their public administrations."

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UN (CAC/COSP): Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fourth session, p. 8, para. 14

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Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Conference of the State Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, at its fourth session

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Everyone has the right to seek and receive information.
The media should be given access to information in cases of corruption and related offenses.
States should promote transparency in public decision making as a means of combating corruption.