International Anti-Corruption Day: 09 December

International Anti-Corruption Day: 09 December

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Category : Important Days Published on: December 09 2021

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  • On December 9, the world commemorates International Anti-Corruption Day to raise awareness about the importance of eradicating corruption.
  • Corruption affects every aspect of our society and preventing it allows us to move closer to achieving our long-term development goals.
  • This year's theme is "Your right, your role: say no to corruption."
  • In December 2003, the United Nations took the first steps in combating international corruption. On October 31, 2003, the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was drafted.
  • The United Nations Association Convention (UNAC) is a treaty that all UN member states have signed.
  • The purpose of this treaty is to legally bind members of states to work together to reduce corruption and enforce law and order.
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