International Anti-Corruption Day observed globally on December 9

Key facts

• International Anti-Corruption Day is observed globally on December 9 every year.
• The theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 is “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.”
• The origins of International Anti-Corruption Day trace back to October 31, 2003, when the United Nations General Assembly approved the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
• The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) became the first globally recognized legal instrument dedicated to combating corruption.
• The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) officially came into force in December 2005.