International Anti-Corruption Day

December 9 is the International Anti-Corruption Day, approved and celebrated annually at the initiative of the UN Why was the fight against corruption singled out as a separate date? The connection is obvious, an extremely negative and immoral, antisocial and antisocial phenomenon is a great threat to the existing order and stability in the world The consequences of the actions of corrupt officials neutralize democratic values, hinder economic development, are a breeding ground for crime and instability in society, but, perhaps most importantly, they undermine a person’s faith in justice On this day in 2003 in Mexico, at a political conference, the Convention (UNCAC) was opened to signatory countries wishing to join the fight against international evils: bribery, bribery of officials, fraud with public funds and misappropriation To date, 140 countries have signed this document, and 80 have ratified it Even countries with developed democracies are not protected from unlawful actions of officials at various levels, from minor officials to deputies whom the people entrusted to defend their interests Like a cancerous tumor, corruption permeates all echelons of power, hence the prosperity of poverty, hunger, disease, and various types of crimes Corrupt officials of all states, from third world countries to economically developed ones, have the same moral values, they care exclusively about the amount of money in their own wallet States that have signed the Convention develop general measures to combat corruption, punish those responsible, adopt laws that prevent illicit enrichment and close loopholes for corrupt schemes at the state and international level One such example is the arrest and extradition of corrupt officials hiding from justice in countries that have signed the Convention States members of an international treaty must seize the assets of criminals on their territories and provide all possible assistance in their extradition to their homeland Requirements for all states that have signed the Convention to achieve clear and high-quality work of special bodies that control officials at all levels of government The General Assembly recommended that participating countries focus on the International Code, which defines the conduct of government officials The main goal of the Corruption Day events is a broad discussion on this topic not only within the walls of the General Assembly, but also at the level of governments, public organizations of all participating countries and the development of solutions Public discussions, thematic lectures, conversations and seminars are held Active citizens go to demonstrations in order to clearly demonstrate their protest sentiments to the leadership of countries