On December 9, the United Nations’ (UN) observes International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). This year, the theme of the campaign is “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”, which focuses on the role of young people as advocates against corruption and its impacts on their communities.
“With 1.8 billion young people in the world, fighting corruption is vital for the future of nearly a quarter of the global population. While young people are significantly affected by corruption, they also have the potential to become powerful agents of change in the fight for a future rooted in integrity,” states the UN campaign.
The IACD campaign serves as an important reminder of the essential role U.S. whistleblower laws like the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act play in the international fight against corruption and the need for whistleblowers to be fully empowered under these laws. In 2022, the AML Whistleblower Improvement Act helped establish an effective AML and Sanctions Whistleblower Program, which awards individuals for reporting money laundering and sanctions violations that lead to successful enforcement actions. This law was heralded as a transformative piece of anti-corruption legislation.
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