The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has held a one-day anti-corruption symposium on December 9, 2025, at the auditorium of Accra Technical University (ATU), bringing together students and staff under the theme, “Youth as Guardians of Integrity: Empowering Students to Combat Corruption.”

Opening the maiden edition of the symposium, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of ATU, Professor Amevi Ackapovi, called on the university community to stay alert and continue to speak up against corruption. He noted that the effects of corruption spare no one and can affect anyone, no matter their position in society.

In his opening remarks, the Commissioner of CHRAJ, Dr. Joseph Akanjolenur Whittal, thanked the University for creating the space to engage young people on an issue that affects the nation as a whole. He described integrity as the backbone of the fight against corruption, stressing that it must reflect in both public and private life. According to him, integrity is not just an idea but a daily practice shaped by the choices people make. He added that building a culture of integrity must begin with the youth.

The Director of Anti-Corruption at CHRAJ, Mr. Stephen Azantilow, also took students through the different forms of corruption and their impact on society. He encouraged students to be bold in standing against corruption in all its forms.

Dr. Whittal later delivered a detailed presentation on the theme, “Youth as Guardians of Integrity,” reminding participants that the fight against corruption is a shared responsibility that requires the effort of everyone, not just a few institutions.The symposium created an interactive space for discussions on ethical leadership, accountability, and the important role young people play in shaping a society built on honesty and transparency