Doha, 17 December 2025
On the margins of the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (COSP11), global leaders, award-winning changemakers, and youth integrity advocates came together for a powerful high-level event titled:
“Connecting Anti-Corruption Champions Across Generations”
Co-organized by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center (ROLACC) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the event formed part of COSP11’s Theme Day:
“Generation of Integrity: Educating and Empowering Youth”
The day-long programme underscored a shared global commitment to embedding integrity through education, leadership, and meaningful youth engagement.
Launch of the Global Mentorship Programme
At the core of the session was the official launch of a new global Mentorship Programme, co-created by International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (ACE Award) winners and integrity leaders.
Designed as a living platform for collaboration, the programme seeks to bridge generations of anti-corruption advocates by enabling the transfer of:
- Knowledge
- Values
- Practical experience
The initiative connects distinguished ACE Award laureates with emerging youth leaders shaping the future of integrity worldwide.
Voices of Integrity and Impact
The session brought together an exceptional group of speakers whose collective experience reflects decades of leadership across academia, civil society, youth activism, and public service:
- Prof. Muhyieddeen Touq – ACE Award Winner, Lifetime / Outstanding Achievement
- Ms. Serena Ibrahim – ACE Award Winner, Youth Against Corruption (YAC) / Youth Creativity and Engagement
- Prof. Adam Graycar – University of Adelaide, ACE Award Winner, Academic Research and Education
- Dr. Michael Levi – Cardiff University, ACE Award Winner, Academic Research and Education
- Mr. Jorge Mireles Rodriguez – Mejor México, ACE Award Winner, Youth Creativity and Engagement
- Ms. Elisa Orlando – UNODC YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board Member / LIBERA
- Dr. Yasser Refaie – Director, Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center
Through personal reflections, professional insights, and strong calls to action, speakers emphasized that intergenerational mentorship is not merely a transfer of knowledge, but a catalyst for lasting systemic change.
