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Dear GYACers,

2013 is already here! 2012 might be over, but we saw neither the end of the world nor the end of our anti-corruption initiatives. GYAC's Global Coordinating Body kicks off the new year in a letter for you, by re-counting the latest activities, briefing you on our upcoming agenda, and inviting you to continue raising your voices for this world to hear.

While we're gearing up our efforts in the fight against corruption, let's reflect a little bit on what we have done in the past year. The back-to-back events of 3rd GYAC Forum and 15th IACC in Brasilia, Brazil, last November left the participants with so many things to share with the world. Links to the exciting stories are collected here and will be updated regularly, so keep your eyes on it!

Meanwhile, December 2012 was the momentum when GYACers actively participated in loads of initiatives around International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration. From Afghanistan to El Salvador, from Fiji to Lebanon, from Macedonia to Sierra Leone, inspiring events such as workshops, mock trials, animation launch, hackathon, and music concerts are putting youth in the centre stage of anti-corruption battles. That is why we believe it is just natural that the World Bank features the youth as frontliners of the movement in its blogpost and news.

Along the years, we have seen many changes in the way we tackle corruption. To check and compare how our countries score in the global scene, we can take a look on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index as well as The World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index. Furthermore, to learn how new technologies can be precious allies in efforts to curb corruption, The Engine Room collects case studies where innovative ways are used to engage citizens in the cause.

As always, we keep our radar sensitive for any opportunity to strengthen our capacity. We've just found out that you have EIGHT days to apply for World Youth Movement for Democracy's Hurford Youth Fellows Program. Winners are entitled to three months of leadership and organisational skill building in Washington, D.C. Apparently, youth anti-corruption activities are parts of their concerns, too. So wait no more, APPLY and represent GYAC now!

That's all for the time being. We hope the good news and opportunities will be useful to start the year. Don't forget to keep in touch by emailing your updates to info@voicesagainstcorruption.org and/or blogging at our platform.

Together against corruption!

Your GYAC CU

Past Newsletters:

#16, September 15th, 2012

#15, August 18th, 2012

#9, February 7th 2012

#8, January 18th 2012

#7, December 7th 2011
#6, November 7th 2011

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Comment by MARTIN ORINA on June 3, 2011 at 1:22pm: This is amazing? We are moving on the right track to fighting corruption as young people. I guess this is a pilot newsletter and the next will be out in June. I will be sending my materials for the newsletter

Comment by Raphael Shepard on June 3, 2011 at 5:52pm: Great to hear Martin! We will be sending a call for submissions very shortly. You will get all the info on where and what to send on Tuesday. The GYAC Communications Unit and I look forward to hearing from you.

Comment by Sandra Ayoubi on June 20, 2011 at 9:14am: I love it! It is really interesting! I once organized an event "Arts Against Corruption" and It was rly good and Im proud of it! I'll try to find some time to write about it, maybe you'll squeeze it in your newsletter :)