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Advantages
- Utilization of IACA capabilities to address issues at any level;
- Use of IACA mass media resources to implement the activities of signatory organizations and promote their achievements. The extensive network of IACA mass media resources provides an opportunity to familiarize the broad public with the activities of even small local civil society institutions;
- Use of professional groups of lawyers, journalists, analysts, and auditors to resolve their urgent problems;
- Use of the international anti-corruption university established by IACA to train specialists in anti-corruption activities and their subsequent application for work in signatory organizations;
- Use of IACA’s extensive connections with business structures of other countries to provide opportunities for a favorable investment climate without a corruption component, which promotes the development of the territories where signatory organizations operate.
Application to the IACA
Organization member ID card
Autobiography
Memo of a member of the organization
Liability Notice
RECOMMENDATION LETTER
Online Questionnaire
Questionnaire of the Partner of the anti-corruption platform “Territory without corruption”
Questionnaire of the Participant of the anti-corruption platform “Territory without corruption”
A standard for those who are serious about fighting corruption
Most civil society organizations accept members through a simple registration form. IACA is different. We believe that fighting corruption requires not just commitment — it requires verified experience, a trusted personal recommendation, professional knowledge, and personal integrity. That is why we have built a unique four-stage qualification system that ensures every IACA member is a trusted, competent, and battle-tested anti-corruption practitioner.
THE FOUR-STAGE PATH TO IACA MEMBERSHIP
STAGE 1 — Personal Recommendation from an Existing Member
Membership in IACA is not open to anonymous applications. Every candidate must be personally recommended by an existing member of IACA or one of its affiliated organizations — someone who knows the candidate, can vouch for their character, integrity, and commitment to anti-corruption values, and is willing to take personal responsibility for this recommendation.
The recommendation must be submitted in the form of an official Letter of Recommendation, signed by the recommending member and addressed to the IACA Central Committee. This step ensures that every person entering the IACA ecosystem is known, trusted, and personally vouched for before the process even begins.
This is not a formality. In the world of anti-corruption and whistleblower protection, trust is the most valuable currency — and it starts here.
STAGE 2 — Proven Experience in the Field (minimum 2 years)
Following a successful recommendation, the candidate must complete at least two years of active work within one of IACA’s affiliated organizations — organizations that share the Assembly’s mission and values. This includes:
- International Union of Public Organizations “Territory Without Corruption”
- National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine — Territory Without Corruption
- International Charitable Help Corporation
- The First International Public Mediacommunication Alliance
- Ukraine National Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage
- International Anti-Corruption University
This ensures that by the time a person applies to IACA, they already have real-world experience in anti-corruption, legal, humanitarian, or civic work. They have been tested in practice — not just on paper.
STAGE 3 — Professional Qualification at IACA University
Candidates who meet the experience requirement proceed to complete a professional development programme at the International Anti-Corruption University (founded 21 March 2019). The curriculum is built on real case studies — including IACA’s own documented investigations and the “Price of Corruption” judicial monitoring series. Upon successful completion, the candidate receives a qualification certificate confirming their professional readiness.
STAGE 4 — Formal Admission and Credential Issuance
Following successful completion of Stages 1 through 3, the candidate submits a formal membership application to the IACA Central Committee. Upon approval, the member receives:
- An official IACA membership credential bearing their name, country, authorized role, and term of validity
- A unique QR verification code embedded in the credential, allowing any third party — including UN bodies — to instantly verify the member’s authenticity and current status via the IACA official website
- Access to IACA’s international network, resources, and whistleblower protection mechanisms
THE MEMBERSHIP PATH AT A GLANCE
| ① RECOMMENDATION | ② FIELD EXPERIENCE | ③ UNIVERSITY | ④ ADMISSION |
| Letter from a current IACA ecosystem member | 2+ years in an affiliated organization | Professional training on real cases | QR-verified credential issued |
WHY THIS SYSTEM EXISTS
IACA works with whistleblowers, anti-corruption investigators, and civic activists — people who operate in high-risk environments. Admitting unverified individuals into this network would put lives and investigations at risk.
Our four-stage system means that when you meet an IACA member, you can be confident they:
- Were personally recommended by a trusted member of the IACA ecosystem
- Have genuine field experience in anti-corruption or related civic work
- Have completed professional training on anti-corruption standards and methodology
- Have been personally vetted and approved by the IACA Central Committee
- Hold verified, QR-authenticated credentials that can be checked in real time
CONFIDENTIALITY AND MEMBER PROTECTION
Given the sensitive nature of anti-corruption and whistleblower protection work, IACA maintains strict confidentiality regarding its membership registry. The full list of members is not publicly disclosed. However, the legitimacy of any member’s credentials can be instantly verified at any time through the QR code system on the official IACA website.
To ensure transparency and prevent credential fraud, while simultaneously protecting members’ personal safety, IACA has implemented a QR-code verification system embedded in each membership credential. Any party — including UN bodies — may instantly verify the authenticity, current status, and authorized scope of any member’s credentials by scanning the QR code, which redirects to the organization’s official website. This system balances institutional transparency with the confidentiality requirements inherent to anti-corruption and whistleblower protection work.
THE IACA ECOSYSTEM — BUILT OVER 10 YEARS
IACA is the founding body of a comprehensive anti-corruption ecosystem. Each affiliated entity serves both as a training ground for future IACA members and as an independent force for anti-corruption work:
| Organization | Founded | Focus |
| International Anti-Corruption Assembly (IACA) | 24.09.2015 | Core body — coordination, investigations, whistleblower protection |
| International Charitable Help Corporation | 15.10.2015 | Humanitarian assistance and charitable programmes |
| International Anti-Corruption University | 21.03.2019 | Professional education and capacity building |
| Int’l Union of Public Org. “Territory Without Corruption” | 26.09.2022 | Civil society network and coalition building |
| National Association of Lawyers — Territory Without Corruption | 09.01.2023 | Legal advocacy and judicial monitoring |
| First International Public Mediacommunication Alliance | 22.02.2023 | Media transparency and public awareness |
| Ukraine National Association for Protection of Cultural Heritage | 01.02.2023 | Cultural heritage and civic integrity |
READY TO BEGIN?
If you have a recommendation from a current IACA ecosystem member, experience in anti-corruption, legal, humanitarian, civic, or media work, and share IACA’s values — we welcome you to begin the process. Download the membership application form and the Letter of Recommendation template below.
www.iacassembly.org | [email protected]
IACA applies a rigorous three-stage membership qualification process:
1) a minimum two-year period of practical engagement within an IACA-affiliated organization;
2) completion of a professional development programme at the International Anti-Corruption University;
3) formal admission to IACA membership with the issuance of a credentials.
This process ensures that all IACA members are verified practitioners with documented experience in anti-corruption work.
To ensure transparency and prevent credential fraud, while simultaneously protecting members’ personal safety, IACA has implemented a QR-code verification system embedded in each membership credential. Any party — including UN bodies — may instantly verify the authenticity, current status, and authorized scope of any member’s credentials by scanning the QR code, which redirects to the organization’s official website. This system balances institutional transparency with the confidentiality requirements inherent to anti-corruption and whistleblower protection work.
Please send your application to [email protected]