EuroMed Feminist Initiative works for the implementation of the human rights of women and men as human and universal rights, and believes that achieving this goal is not compatible with corrupted practices. According to Kofi Annan, “corruption has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies”. Studies show that when it comes to corruption, women are easier targets than men. They are subjected to corruption in daily as well as social, economic and political life. Consequences of corruption include violence, human rights violations, poverty, prostitution, women and children trafficking etc. A corrupt judiciary system implements discriminatory laws against women. Women are more affected by corruption when it is aggravated by physical, sexual, economic and emotional violence. Women's access to information, justice, primary services (health, education, water, and shelter), financial resources, goods, employment and political life is problematic worldwide and requires promotion and special efforts.

Corruption is a widespread, pervasive phenomenon. It is endemic, it affects all walks of life; and it damages the reputation, livelihood and wellbeing of all parties concerned. Corruption – as other types of business risks – needs to be combated and contained.