International Anti-Corruption Day

International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually on 9 December since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness for anti-corruption. == Background == The Convention states, in part, that the UN is: concerned about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law and delegates to the convention the power to: promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption more efficiently and effectively...

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