International Anti – Corruption Day Observed at St. Joseph’s, Chandigarh

“Integrity, transparency, and the fight against corruption have to be part of the culture. They have to be taught as fundamental values.” — Angel Gurría, OECD secretary general.

In sync with the words of Angel Gurría, OECD secretary general, students of St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School observed International Anti-Corruption Day, based on this year’s theme, i.e., “Uprooting Corruption, Defending Democratic Values,”

Students were made aware that the 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day seeks to highlight the crucial link between anti-corruption and peace, security, and development. At its core is the notion that tackling this crime is the right and responsibility of everyone, and that only through cooperation and the involvement of each and every person can we overcome the negative impact of this crime. Video viewing on the topic, supported by teachers’ talk and discussions, added more depth to their understanding of observing such a day at schools. An anti-corruption pledge was also administered to make students conscious of their deeds.

The Tagore House teachers, spoke about growing corruption as one of the greatest challenges faced by the world and the desire to instil values like righteousness, tolerance, and perseverance amongst the young generation to ensure peace and harmony around the world. The House Incharge quoted Joe Biden, former Vice President of the United States, to sum up her thoughts, “Corruption is a cancer, a cancer that eats away at a citizen’s faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity.”