ABOUT

YOUNG LIONS PRINT COMPETITION BRIEF 2015
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME
INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY (9 DECEMBER)

BACKGROUND
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime, and as the guardian of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, is at the forefront of working with Governments, civil society organisations, and others to tackle corruption.
Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries.
Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. Corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, perverting the rule of law and creating bureaucratic quagmires whose only reason for existing is the soliciting of bribes. Economic development is stunted because foreign direct investment is discouraged and small businesses within the country often find it impossible to overcome the "start-up costs" required because of corruption.
Tackling corruption requires broad action: Governments, non-Governmental organizations, the private sector, the media and citizens all have a role to play in joining forces to fight this crime.

OBJECTIVES
The overall objective is to raise awareness of International Anti-Corruption Day and mobilise people to engage with the campaign online and learn more about the issue. The campaign should demonstrate that corruption is a complex and varied issue that is relevant to everyone and affects all of us.