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Strides in convention against corruption
Justice Loyce Matanda Moyo
ON Wednesday December 9, 2020, Zimbabwe joined the entire world in commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day. Having noted that corruption is among the greatest threats that the world is facing, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on October 31, 2003. Following a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly, December 9 was set aside as the International Anti-Corruption Day. This memorable day is dedicated to raising awareness on corruption and the role of the Convention in combating and preventing the scourge.
It is estimated that the world is losing a staggering US$$3,6 trillion to corruption. This is a sum of money that could have been channelled towards economic development and the betterment of livelihoods.
Safeguarding Human Rights
Muneeb Rashid Malik
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. […] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.
Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December every year. It is the day when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. TheUniversal Declaration of Human Rights is a document that proclaims the rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being. This year’s theme for Human Rights Day was related to the COVID-19 pandemic and it focused on the need to build back better by ensuring human rights are central to recovery efforts. In India, the statute which deals with the protection and promotion of huma
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Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace, which is celebrated, January 1, 2021, on the theme: “A Culture of Care as a Path to Peace.” The text was presented on December 17, 2020, virtually, from the Holy See Press Office.
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Vatican, December 17, 2020
1. At the dawn of a new year, I extend cordial greetings to Heads of State and Government, leaders of International Organizations, spiritual leaders and followers of the different religions, and to men and women of good will. To all I offer my best wishes that the coming year will enable humanity to advance on the path of fraternity, justice and peace between individuals, communities, peoples and nations.
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