History Of World Anti-Corruption Day Which Is Commemorated Every December 9

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YOGYAKARTA Every December 9, the world commemorates Anti-Corruption Day. The history of World Anti-Corruption Day is a reminder for the world community how dangerous corrupt acts are still being found.

As is known, the negative impact of acts of corruption can affect social, economic, and even culture. These actions are quite complex and are found in all countries. Corruption also damaged the state system, especially related to the implementation of democracy, which rocked the government.

Quoted from the un.org website, the history of World Anti-Corruption Day began on October 31, 2003. At that time General Assembly or the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention to fight corruption.

From there was a UN Convention to fight corruption (United Nations Convention Against Corruption / UNCAC). The Convention itself was held on October 31, 2003 through a resolution of 58/4.

A total of 188 parties are committed to carrying out their obligations to the Anti-Corruption Convention by showing universal recognition of the importance of good governance, accountability, and political commitment.

The United Nations also approved the Anti-Corruption Agreement. The signing of the anti-corruption convention was carried out on December 9, 2003 in Merida, Mexico. In addition, the UN General Assembly also designated December 9 as World Anti-Corruption Day. The commemoration aims to raise world public awareness of the dangers of corruption.

The commemoration of World Anti-Corruption Day was then first held in 2005 which was held not only from the government sector but also from the private sector, non-governmental organizations, media, to citizens throughout the world. They simultaneously fight against corrupt practices.

There are many ways that the public can do to commemorate World Anti-Corruption Day. The Indonesian people can also participate in the celebrations also held by the KPK. The way that can be done is as follows, quoted from accc.kpk.go.id.

Memasang twibbon bisa jadi salah satu cara meramaikan peringatan Hari Anti Korupsi Sedunia. Pada tahun ini KPK telah menyiapkan twibbon Hakordia 2022. Link twibbon Hari Anti Korupsi Sedunia bisa dengan mengunjungi link berikut ini; https://twb.nz/hakordiakpk2022. Manfaat twibbon Harkodia adalah untuk menyebarkan semangat antikorupsi melalui media sosial di Indonesia.

Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) juga ikut meramaikan peringatan Hari Anti Korupsi Sedunia setiap tahunnya. Untuk tahun ini, masyarakat bisa berpartisipasi mengikuti rangkaian acara melalui situs https://www.kpk.go.id/hakordia2022/. Di situs tersebut masyarakat bisa memantau semua agenda Harkodia terbaru, termasuk Road to Hakordia yang diadakan di beberapa kota di Indonesia.

Hakordia support can also be done by being participants in online auctions of used gratuities and loot whose status has become state property. Goods that are auctioned vary, such as folding bicycles, watches, clothes, smartphones, and much more. You can get more information by visiting the KPK's official website.

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