On December 9, 2025, Transparency International Pakistan marked International Anti-Corruption Day under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” The nationwide campaign served as a powerful call to action and mobilized around 500 citizens from across Pakistan including women and persons with disabilities to reaffirm their collective commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. In the online space, the campaign reached out to more than 8000 people. The activities took place in collaboration with grassroots organizations, bridging the gap through civic empowerment.

The campaign featured a series of seminars and awareness walks which were attended by women, youth, persons with disabilities, CSO representatives and government stakeholders. Speakers emphasized that corruption is not merely an economic issue but a systemic barrier that hinders national development and erodes the social fabric of the country.

A central focus of the activities was on social accountability tools. Participants were empowered on the vital role of the Right to Information (RTI) and Whistleblower Protection Laws. By empowering citizens with knowledge of these legal frameworks, the events aimed to transform citizens into active watchdogs of public integrity and good governance. The events also addressed the systemic exclusion of the younger generation. Despite the fact that youth constitute the vast majority of Pakistan’s population, their influence on policy and decision-making processes remains disproportionately low.

In doing so, the IACD 2025 urged the government to involve young people into formal decision-making processes. Transparency International Pakistan highlighted that through targeted skill development and increased awareness, young people can become the agents of good governance, transparency and accountability in the country.

The events took place in the following districts: Umerkot, Dadu, Lakhi Shikarpur, Khairpur Mirs and Mirpurkhas (Sindh Province), Rajanpur, Lahore (Punjab Province), Swabi and Abottabad (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province), Quetta and Lasbela (Balochistan Province)