Anti-Corruption days 2023
Join Anti-Corruption days 2023 with the UN Global Compact Ukraine!
Corruption remains a significant global and Ukrainian issue, especially amidst the full-scale war, making it one of the most pressing security challenges.
From December 4 to 14, the UN Global Compact Ukraine is organizing the Anti-Corruption Days 2023, aimed to promote the fight against corruption.
Within the framework of Anti-Corruption Days: tackling corruption and promoting human rights as integral components of Ukraine’s path to recovery.
Discussions during the events will be aimed at promoting the transparency of businesses, preserving their integrity and sustainability. Consideration will also be given to the best practices and initiatives of Ukrainian companies protecting human rights amidst the ongoing war, particularly in the reintegration of individuals returning from the war zone.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
December 4 INTEGRITY FOR SUSTAINABILITY: UNITING AGAINST CORRUPTION FOR A GREENER FUTURE
The event focuses on the link between environmental sustainability, anti-corruption, and Ukraine’s recovery. It will unite business leaders to emphasize the role of transparency in promoting green initiatives and sustainable growth. By highlighting successful cases and promoting collaboration, the event will provide a platform for exchanging ideas, best practices, and innovative solutions.
Panel discussions
9:00-9:20 OPENING REMARKS
- Ruslan Strilets, Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine
9:20-10:05 PANEL DISCUSSION: GREEN ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
- Richard Threlfall, Partner, Global Head of Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare, KPMG International;
- Simon Michael Winter, Executive Director at Syngenta Foundation;
- Nadiia Petruchenko, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer SPP Development Ukraine;
- Tetiana Sakharuk, CEO at UN Global Compact Ukraine
10:05-10:10 CLOSING REMARKS
December 11 PRIVATE SECTOR FORUM AT COSP 10, Atlanta, United States of America
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) are co-hosting the Private Sector Forum on the margins of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
- Tetiana Sakharuk, CEO at UN Global Compact Ukraine will participate in a panel discussion COLLECTIVE ACTION APPROACH TO DRIVE IMPACT ACROSS THE 2023 AGENDA
“Collective Action” is a collaborative and sustained process, which increases the impact and credibility of individual action, brings vulnerable individual players into an alliance of like-minded organizations and levels the playing field between competitors.
The panel discussion will cover the benefits and challenges of implementing collective action as well as the efforts being made in this field around the world.
December 14 TRANSPARENCY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: UKRAINE ON THE PATH TO RECOVERY
The event is timed to coincide with International Anti-corruption Day and International Human Rights Day. It is aimed to foster discussion and collaboration among stakeholders committed to tackling corruption and promoting human rights.
Panel discussions
14:00-14:20 OPENING REMARKS
14:20-15:00 Panel discussion 1 EMPOWERING BUSINESS GROWTH WITH INTEGRITY: STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SCALING
In this panel discussion, we assemble local business leaders and entrepreneurs to explore the critical aspects of business conflict times, all while sustainability and development during maintaining unwavering integrity and anti-corruption measures.
- Lana Sinichkina, Partner, Arzinger Law Office
- Yurii Sverba, Head of the NACP’s Public and Private Integrity Policy Development Department
- Mykyta Mozharovskyi, Head of DTEK’s compliance service
- Dmytro Bihunets, Director for risk management and compliance, State Operator For Non-Lethal Acquisition
- Inna Kolyniak, authorized for the prevention and detection of corruption, Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport
15:00-15:45 Panel discussion 2 UPHOLDING HUMAN RIGHTS AMIDST THE WAR: COMPANIES’ BEST PRACTICES
- Olha Bezpalko, Head of the Social Policy Department of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”;
- Yana Honcharenko, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Starlight Media;
- Viktoriia Nahirniak, International Partnership Expert, MHP;
- Dmytro Yakymets, ESG Head, EPAM Ukraine;
- Olena Tochylina, Expert, International Labour Organization
This panel will highlight best practices and initiatives undertaken by companies to uphold human rights in the midst of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The discussion will revolve around how businesses actively promoting human rights, are supporting the reintegration of individuals returning from the war zone, and contributing to Ukraine’s recovery.
15:45-16:00 CLOSING REMARKS
OFFICIALLY SIGNING: Call-to-Action from Business to Governments on the 20th Anniversary of UNCAC.
If you have any questions, please contact Daria Ruban, program coordinator: [email protected]
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