International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9 every year, and aims to raise awareness of the dangers of corruption and the importance of combating it at the national and international levels. This day was declared by the United Nations after the signing of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2003, which is the main global framework for combating corruption and promoting integrity and transparency.
Corruption is a major challenge to sustainable development, negatively impacting the economy, human rights, and public services. Therefore, International Anti-Corruption Day is an opportunity to highlight efforts to combat corruption by implementing strong government policies, strengthening accountability, enhancing transparency in financial and administrative processes, and protecting whistleblowers.
