25 students from all over Ukraine have arrived in Kyiv to start studying at the NABU Anti-Corruption school. For the first time, the school is held completely offline. A week of lectures, practical workshops, and study visits is ahead, after which 10 participants will be selected for an internship at NABU.
“It is a difficult time for Ukraine and for Ukraine’s youth. Still, you are the hope for a better future for Ukrainians. A lot of responsibility will rest on your shoulders, and many Ukrainians will rely on you. I hope you will enjoy these days and be inspired to have a career in the field of anti-corruption because we need you,” Allan Pagh Kristensen, the Head of the EUACI, said to the students in his opening speech.
The opening day was dedicated to Ukraine’s integration into the EU, the role of anti-corruption reforms in this process, and international practices in combating corruption.
“By committing to join the EU, Ukraine has embraced the rule of law as a key principle, not just something to negotiate. The EU is proud to support the NABU anti-corruption school, helping train a new generation of law enforcers. These students have bravely chosen to fight corruption and work towards a transparent and lawful country, upholding EU values,” – Remi Duflot, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, said in his speech.
Students will visit anti-corruption agencies, attend practical lessons by NABU detectives and leading Ukrainian and foreign anti-corruption experts, and end the week with reflections on Ukraine’s future. The school is implemented with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI)
NABU Director Semyon Kryvonos emphasized that corruption, in addition to injustice, also means lost opportunities for the country, and those who fight against it return those opportunities and give Ukraine a chance to become a prosperous country.
