Global Witness is an international watchdog group that ‘campaigns to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by the exploitation of natural resources and corruption in the global and economic system’. Established in 1993, it has a staff of 100 with offices in London, Washington D.C. and Brussels and is supported by a global network of partners and allies. In its 2018 Annual Report, Global Witness noted significant achievements in relation to its work in several countries including Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, UK, Nigeria, Italy, Papua New Guinea, United States, China, Niger, Brazil, Liberia, Honduras and Peru.
