International Anti-Corruption Day 2023: Here’s everything you need to know about the day.
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed globally on 9 December to raise awareness about corruption and the role of conventions in combating and preventing it. Corruption is a threat to the social and economic development of societies around the world, which is why this day aims to educate people on this issue. All countries are affected by corruption, which is considered a complex social, political and economic phenomenon. No region, community or country is untouched by corruption.
International Anti-Corruption Day 2023 Theme
UNCAC at 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption
The 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day theme is “UNCAC at 20: Uniting the World Against Corruption,” marking the UNCAC’s 20th anniversary.
History of International Anti-Corruption Day:
In resolution 58/4, adopted by the General Assembly on 31 October 2003, the Secretary-General requested that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) act as the Secretariat of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention.
In addition, the Assembly designated 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day to promote awareness of corruption and the role of the Convention in preventing it. This convention came into force in December 2005.
Quotes for International Anti Corruption Day 2022
• There can be no compromise on corruption.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• If a country has to be corruption free and become a country of beautiful minds, I strongly feel that there are three key social members who can bring about change. They are father, mother and teacher.
APJ Abdul Kalam
• Fighting corruption is not just good governance. This is self defense. This is patriotism.
Joe Biden
• Corruption is not just a problem for some countries; This is a global issue.
Nguyen Tan Dung
• When you don’t take a stand against corruption, you tacitly support it.
Kamal Haasan
What is corruption?
It is important to know what is corruption (International Anti Corruption Day 2022). In simple words, any unfair advantage given for getting legitimate or illegitimate work done is called corruption. In simple words, when a person goes to a government or private organization for some work and gives more money to get his work done, then it is called corruption.
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