Overview
- The UN General Assembly set 9 December as the International Day against Corruption through Resolution 58/4 adopted on 31 October 2003.
- The UN Convention against Corruption prioritizes stronger prevention and enforcement, international cooperation with asset recovery, and integrity in managing public affairs and assets.
- UN Secretary‑General António Guterres warns that corruption deprives people of needed resources, erodes trust in institutions, widens inequalities, and blocks a strong recovery.
- UN figures cited in coverage estimate about $1 trillion in bribes each year and $2.6 trillion lost to corruption, roughly 5% of global GDP.
- Reports emphasize citizen mobilization, youth engagement, and digital transparency tools, with national awareness efforts noted in countries such as Peru through oversight and anti‑corruption bodies.