On September 24, 2024, an educational event on the topic: “Fight Against Corruption,” took place in dormitory No. 17 of the Faculty of Philology. The event was organized by the first-year students’ advisor, Y. A. Morugova, and the first-year students of the “Translation Studies” major of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation Studies within the framework of an educational program aimed at enhancing students’ social responsibility and legal literacy.
The aim of the event was to inform students about the issues of corruption, its consequences for society and the state, and the measures to prevent it. The event was aligned with the objectives outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 — “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.”
The opening seepch by first-year advisor Y. A. Morugova opened the event. She empashized the significance of discussing the problems of corruption with young people, particularly the students of humanitarian majors. She highlighted their expected pivotal role as mediators in future dialogues between cultures and society. The students prepared a presentation highlighting statistics on corruption crimes in various countries, including Kazakhstan. The presentation provided in-depth coverage of the various types of corruption and their far-reaching social, economic, and political implications. It also highlighted successful anti-corruption campaigns from around the world. Following the presentation, a productive discussion ensued where students exchanged valuable insights on effective measures to combat corruption. Some of the proposed solutions included implementing stricter legislative measures, enhancing transparency in government activities, and promoting a higher level of legal awareness among citizens.
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