International Anti-Corruption Day

International Anti-Corruption Day

Basic Information

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9 with an aim to raise people’s awareness of corruption and of the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it.


Observed on: 9 December

Organized by: UN, UNODC, UNDP

Introduced in: 2003 (UN Resolution)

Observed: Worldwide


About International Anti-Corruption Day

Corruption is destroying everything in this world. It set backs countries economy, system and fair practices. It also affects one’s honesty or loyalty and even affects human rights. By considering all these UN General Assembly on October 31, 2003 designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day with an aim to raise people’s awareness of corruption and of the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it.


Activities and Programs on Anti-Corruption Day

Anti-Corruption Day is observed by political leaders, governments, legal bodies and different organizations and groups work together against corruption at different places. On this day events, programs, and activities are conducted at different places to give awareness against corruption and fraud in communities.

The message of this day is spread by different activities like essay competitions, speeches, posters and other materials, etc. on issues surrounding the topic of corruption.

An International campaign called “Your NO counts” created by the United Nations Development Program and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to mark this day and raise awareness about corruption and how to fight it.


Theme for International Anti-Corruption Day

International Anti-Corruption Day 2020 Theme is “United Against Corruption

International Anti-Corruption Day 2018 – 2019 Theme was “United against corruption for development, peace and security” (Global Campaign: “Corruption: An impediment to the Sustainable Development Goals“)

2016 – 2017 Theme: United against corruption for development, peace and security

2014 – 2015 Theme: Break the corruption chain

2013 Theme: Zero corruption – 100% development

2011 2012 Theme: ACT against corruption

2007 – 2010 Theme: Corruption – your NO counts

2005 – 2006 Theme: You can stop corruption

2004 Theme: With corruption everyone pays


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