On participation in the international competition

The Republic of Belarus is a party to the UN Convention against Corruption. By the Law of the Republic of Belarus "On Ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption", the Prosecutor General's Office is designated as the body coordinating its implementation.

In accordance with Article 13 of the said Convention, each State Party shall take appropriate measures to promote the active participation of individuals and groups outside the public sector in the prevention of and the fight against corruption, to deepen the understanding of society of the existence, causes and grave nature of corruption and the threats it poses.

In order to organize constructive international cooperation, create an atmosphere of intolerance towards corruption and take joint effective measures to combat this negative social phenomenon, Belarus, along with Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan, takes an active part in the activities of the Interstate Council for Combating Corruption, a sectoral cooperation body of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The members of the Council have decided to hold the International Youth Competition of Social Anti-Corruption Advertising "Together Against Corruption!", which is open to participants from any country.

Contestants aged 14 to 35 are invited to prepare thematic social advertising in the nominations "Best Poster" and "Best Video Clip".

It is proposed that the competition entries reflect modern state mechanisms for combating corruption at all levels and in all spheres of society and state life, as well as the role and significance of international cooperation in this area.

The submission of entries is organized on the official website of the international competition www.anticorruption.Iife until 18:00 (Moscow time) on October 1, 2023. The rules for its conduct are also posted there.

After that, by October 20, 2023, the National Competition Commission of the Republic of Belarus will determine the winners (1st place) and prize-winners (2nd and 3rd places) in each nomination and will send their works to participate in the final of the competition. The 10 best posters and 10 best videos will also be transferred to the competition organizers for placement on the official competition website and for use in preparing various exhibitions (expositions) of the competition works.

The final of the competition will be held in October - November 2023, during which the International Competition Jury will determine the winners and prize-winners in each nomination. The award ceremony for diplomas, valuable gifts, and commemorative prizes is planned to be held in Moscow, timed to coincide with the International Anti-Corruption Day - (December 9, 2023).