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Get answers to common whistle blowing questions.
1. What is whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing refers to the act of reporting unethical, illegal, or unsafe activity. It can involve disclosing information about misconduct to authorities, the public, or other relevant entities.
2. Who can be a whistleblower?
Anyone who witnesses or has information on human rights violation.
3. What types of issues can be reported?
Whistleblowers can report a variety of issues, including general human rights violations, safety violations, discrimination or harassment, environmental hazards, violations of laws or regulations.
4. How can I prepare before blowing the whistle?
Before reporting, you might consider: Gathering evidence and documentation.
5. How can I report?
1. Visit www.cepil.org.gh 2. Click on the “blow a whistle link” or blow a whistle link tap 3. Complete the whistleblower form and submit.
6. Are whistleblowers protected by law?
Yes, whistleblowers are protected by the whistleblower act 720 of 2006.
7. WHat should I do if I fear retaliation?
1. Report to the police. 2. Document evidence of retaliation and report to the nearest police station.
8. What is the process after reporting?
1. CEPIL will acknowledge receipt after receiving a report. 2. Those reports that fall within the mandate of CEPIl will as far as possible be addressed directly by CEPIl 3. CEPIL will however forward those that relate to other organization’s mandate for their attention.