Qatar has been playing a major role in improving the lives of people, establishing justice and fighting everything that hinders or weaken the world through innumerable steps. Protecting human rights, imparting education and providing employment to millions of people across the world, especially in the poor corners and, above all, combating corruption relentlessly have been always a priority for Qatar. The country has always striven to improve the quality of life not only in Qatar, but in other countries also irrespective of region, religion, caste, creed or any other forms of yardstick.
The latest example of such efforts is the ceremony held in Rwanda’s capital Kigali to honour the winners of the fourth edition of Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, along with Rwandan President H E Paul Kagame, distributed the awards to nine eminent people who contributed immensely to fight against corruption in their own fields of discipline.
The presence of President of the Republic of Namibia H E Hage Geingob, Chairperson of the African Union Commission H E Moussa Faki, President of the International Football Association (FIFA) H E Gianni Infantino, UN Deputy Secretary-General H E Amina Mohammed and John Brandolino of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime at the ceremony was a proof of the wider global appreciation of Qatar’s efforts in combating corruption.
Fighting corruption has become one of the most essential priority of any country as it has become the most lethal act affecting the humanity in every scenario of life, wether it is health, education, food, or any other basic necessities. Every nation has its own rules and regulations aimed at eradicating corruption, which alone cannot curb the phenomenon. What the world needs at present is creating awareness about the banes of this scourge through relentless campaign, drilling in the message of creating a new world free of corruption. The proponents and the selfish beneficiaries of malpractices as well should be dealt with seriously and brought to justice.
Honouring people who dedicate their life to the eradication of corruption will send a strong message across and holding such honouring ceremony in a country which is at the forefront of this effort is a fitting honour for and recognition of that country and its people. And that is what Qatar does exactly as it held the first award ceremony at the UN headquarters in Vienna, the second one at the UN headquarters in Geneva, the third in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur and the latest in Kigali.
