The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. Young people constitute an invaluable asset we need to invest in and empower to achieve their full potential.
At UNODC we believe that all young people should have the chance to express their ideas and concerns regarding integrity, ethics and anti-corruption matters, in a way that tangibly influences global policy dialogues. No solution to corruption can be sustainable, scalable, and efficient in terms of channelling inter-generational progress, without the participation of those who will be the very recipients of those same solutions.
Engaging youth is therefore key to tackle the challenges that corruption poses to society and, in this context, the GRACE Initiative promotes meaningful youth participation and empowerment as a fundamental step for the identification and implementation of anti-corruption efforts.