UN anti-corruption anniversary

Governments, international organizations, civil society, youth, and the private sector gathered in Vienna on 31st of Oct to mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

The world’s first and only legally binding anti-corruption instrument, UNCAC enjoys near universal adherence by governments, with 190 parties to the Convention.The Convention seeks to prevent and criminalize corruption while promoting international cooperation, the recovery and return of stolen assets, technical assistance, and information exchange.

“This anniversary should remind us not to rest our ambitions. We must continue working towards a world free of corruption,” said Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of Austria.