International Anti-Corruption Day On Dec 9

Like other parts of the globe,International Anti-Corruption Day will be marked on Dec 9 (Saturday) in Pakistan with an aim at creating public awareness about corruption and what people can do to fight it

ISLAMABAD,(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 08th Dec, 2017 ) :Like other parts of the globe,International Anti-Corruption Day will be marked on Dec 9 (Saturday) in Pakistan with an aim at creating public awareness about corruption and what people can do to fight it.

According to Radio Pakistan , the Day will be marked with the slogan "United against Corruption" and events are being organized to change the attitude of the people towards this menace. International Anti-Corruption Day reminds us to work together against corruption by promoting the day and the issues that surround this event.

On this day anti-corruption advocates organize events to engage the general public to effectively fight against corruption and fraud in communities. Other activities that promote the day includes, musicals and plays to publicize the message of fighting against corruption, keynote speeches by those who were victims of corruption or fought against it.

Essay competitions on issues surrounding the topic of corruption. The dissemination of posters, flayers and other material to increase awareness levels on corruption. Some organizations will hold special recognition ceremonies to pay tribute to people and projects that provide assistance to nations and communities in the battle against corruption.

Corruption is an issue that affects all countries around the world it can refer to the destruction of one's honesty or loyalty through undermining moral integrity or acting in a way that shows lack of integrity or honesty.

Corruption undermines democracy, creates unstable governments and sets co untries back economically. Corruption comes in various forms such as bribery, law-breaking without dealing with the consequences in a fair manner, unfairly amending election processes and results and covering mistakes or silencing whistleblowers (those who expose corruption in hope that justice would be served).

By resolution 58/4 of October 31, 2003, the UN General Assembly designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day. This decision aimed at raising public awareness about corruption and of the role of the United Nations Convention against corruption in combating and preventing it.

The General Assembly urged all states and competent regional economic integration organizations to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to ensure its rapid entry into force.

UNCAC is the first legally binding, international anti-corruption instrument that provides a chance to mount a global response to corruption. Posters, slogans, and other promotional material on International Anti-Corruption Day have featured a slogan or logo.