TCI Integrity Commission celebrates Int’l Anti-Corruption Day on December 9 – theme is “Uniting the World against Corruption”

December 10, 2023 – International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9th each year, it marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2003, a significant milestone in the global fight against corruption.  International Anti-Corruption Day is an annual event that emphasizes the need to tackle corruption and its far-reaching consequences. Corruption undermines trust in institutions, hampers economic development, and erodes social justice.

This day seeks to mobilize individuals, governments, and organizations to take a stand against corruption.

The 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) seeks the participation of country-leaders, and key stakeholders to participate in International Anti-Corruption Day by taking their time to raise awareness about corruption, promoting transparency, and support anti-corruption initiatives. Some ways to get involved are to:

Raise awareness using social media, educational forums, and community discussions to raise awareness about the negative impacts of corruption and the importance of combating it.

• Support Anti-Corruption Organizations: Contribute to or volunteer with organizations working to combat corruption locally or internationally.
• Engage in Transparency: Advocate for transparency and accountability in government and business practices. Support efforts to improve transparency in your community or workplace.
• Report Corruption: If you encounter corruption or unethical behaviour, report it through the appropriate channels. Whistleblower protection laws exist in many countries to safeguard those who report corruption.
• Learn About Anti-Corruption Laws: Familiarize yourself with anti-corruption laws and conventions in the Turks and Caicos Islands and around the world.

Know your rights and responsibilities. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, to achieve the goal of eradicating corruption; The Integrity Commission welcomes all stakeholders, to collaborate and partner in the fight against it, not just simply by ticking a box, but with heart, tact and compassion, to be successful, we are all needed to play our part, united we can.