In this section, we would like to invite you to learn more about corruption and its various facets, and the origins, principles and key content of the United Nations Convention against Corruption as a landmark treaty in the global efforts to combat corruption.
Unravel the complexities of corruption and the multifaceted forms through which it operates. Understand why the United Nations Convention against Corruption refrains from providing a single definition of corruption, and what acts should be established as criminal offences by every State adhering to the Convention.
Explore the origins, principles and key content of the United Nations Convention against Corruption as the only legally binding international anti-corruption instrument. Learn more about its comprehensive approach to preventing and combating this threat.
Navigate through the Convention’s five key chapters:
Get acquainted with the Convention’s main policymaking body – the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP). Understand its significance and how it serves as a catalyst for international cooperation, sharing of good practices and experiences and shaping the global anti-corruption agenda.
The Conference has created several subsidiary bodies operating under its mandate to assist in carrying out its tasks:
Gain a deeper understanding of various forms and dimensions of corruption. Delve into specific thematic areas to discover how we assist States to unravel the complexity of this crime and to craft effective and nuanced strategies and solutions.
Join us and become part of a global community united to combating corruption. Explore our e-learning courses designed to address various facets of this crime. All courses are available free of charge.
