International Anti Corruption Day – 9th December 2023

We celebrate International Anti-corruption Day worldwide on the 9th of December every year.

Corruption is a serious crime that prevails injustice and human rights violations in society. Corruption is every act of dishonesty and fraud doing through illegal means typically involving bribery.

International Anti Corruption Day Historic and Background

On October 31, 2003, the UN General Assembly designated December 9 as the International Anti-Corruption Day to promote public awareness about corruption and its evil effects on society.

United Nations Conventions against Corruption (UNCAC) is a multilateral treaty negotiated by the members of the United Nations. UNCAC aims to reduce different corruption that can occur across the country’s borders, like money laundering and corruption in international trading.

International Anti Corruption Day Famous Theme

  • 2016: United against corruption for development, peace, and security
  • 2015: Break the corruption chain
  • 2014: Join the war against corruption
  • 2011-2012: ACT- Against corruption today
  • 2009-2010: Your NO counts

International Anti Corruption Day Quotes

  • Refuse to Let the world corrupt you.
  • The biggest disease is corruption, the vaccine is transparency.
  • People who elect corrupt Politicians, Impostors, Thieves, and Traitors are Not Victims. BUT Accomplices.
  • The corruption of the people is to behave inhumanly.
  • The worst affected by corruption is the average person.
  • Corruption is a true enemy of development.

International Anti Corruption Day Quotes

Ten Ways to fight against corruption:

  1. Spreading awareness among the general people about the adverse effects of corruption.
  2. Developing clear rules and procedures for each process especially related to government-related tasks.
  3. Establishing anti-corruption cells in the government / public offices for complaining about corruption.
  4. Installing the CCTV Cameras in the public offices.
  5. Educating and treating the people equally without discrimination of rich and poor.
  6. Spreading justice in society.
  7. Criticizing and Punishing the corrupt people strictly and making them an example for others to learn a lesson.
  8. A corruption risk assessment by inquiring and identifying the potential areas where people can involve in corrupt activities.
  9. Leaving no loophole area for the corrupt people.
  10. Encouraging the people to stand up bravely against corruption.

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