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Safe first contact

Considering making a report?

First, get safely oriented.

We help people understand what to do before reporting unlawful conduct. We also support those who have already made a report and are unsure what to do next.

Safely and professionally.

How we help

Safe first contact and professional guidance

We are not a public authority or an investigator.

We are a guide for whistleblowers at an important moment.

We help you:
Get professional orientation in your situation
Find answers to unclear questions
Decide what to do next
How it works

What happens during the first contact

Three simple steps — without pressure and with respect for your situation.

Safe first contact

You contact us in the way that suits you best — we protect your identity from the very first moment.

— anonymously or confidentially
1

Professional assessment of the situation

Together, we look at what is happening and what realistic options you have.

— what is happening and what your options are
2

Recommendation of next steps

You receive clear, understandable guidance — the decision always remains yours.

— without pressure, with respect for your situation
3
Choose your path

Safe reporting for different situations

Choose the option that best describes your situation.

Safe reporting for whistleblowers

Do you have information about a problem and are unsure whether or how to report it? We will help you understand your options before you make a decision.

I want to understand my options →

Safe reporting for organisations

We help organisations understand how to respond properly to reports and prevent retaliation.

I want to learn more →

A safe community for whistleblowers

We are building a community that offers whistleblowers understanding, support and a safe space in difficult situations.

I want to join the community

Supporting safe reporting

Your support helps people receive professional help at the moment they need it most. You help create an environment where speaking up can be safe.

I want to help →
Choose your path

A guide at the most difficult moment

We focus on navigation, orientation and support — not on investigation or legal advice.

What we do

Professional orientation in the situation
Professional and procedural guidance
Connection to experts
Practical tools and checklists
Help with next steps

What we do not do

We are not a public authority
We do not decide on reports
We do not investigate reports on behalf of institutions
We do not provide legal advice
We do not handle the cases themselves
About IPBO

The problem is often not the report itself.

The problem is what happens around it.

IPBO was founded with the vision of helping people get through the most difficult moment — the moment when they are deciding whether and how to speak up.

Safety
Expertise
Trust
Clarity
Independence

Do you need to get safely oriented?

Safe first contact — anonymously or confidentially. Without pressure, without obligation, and with respect for your situation.

Safe first contact

Contact us safely

What happens next

After you submit the contact form, we will get back to you in the way you choose.

We usually respond within 48 hours

We care about responding quickly, but carefully.

We protect confidentiality from the very first moment

We do not share any information without your explicit consent.

Please do not send sensitive documents in the first step

A brief description of the situation is enough. We will go through the details together through a safe channel.

    Expert network — partners

    A support network for whistleblowers

    We are building connections with lawyers, psychologists, therapists, mediators and experts who understand the specific situation of whistleblowers.

    Who we are looking for

    Lawyers, psychologists, therapists, mediators and experts who want to contribute to a safer environment for whistleblowers.

    How you can get involved

    Get in touch — together we will assess how your expertise can help in real situations.

    Types of support we connect

    Legal assistance, psychological and therapeutic support, mediation