StAR supports international efforts to end safe havens for corrupt funds. 

17
Countries received StAR assistance in 2022
4
countries adopted new laws or amendments related to asset recovery in 2022
3
countries receiving StAR assistance opened or concluded at least one AR case in 2022
7
countries received technical assistance on legislative reform in 2022
5
countries received StAR support to improve domestic coordination processes in 2022
700+
people trained globally by StAR in 2022
31
global policy events contributed to [in-person and virtually] by StAR in 2022
4
countries received StAR support to improve international cooperation processes in 2022

Restoring proceeds of corruption to their rightful owner is a development imperative. By returning corrupt funds, we can mobilize resources to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is also the right thing to do.

Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director, UNODC

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And let's not mince words: we need to deal with the cancer of corruption. In country after country, it is the people who are demanding action on this issue…we all know that it is a major barrier to sound and equitable development. Corruption is a problem that all countries have to confront.

James Wolfensohn, 9th President of the World Bank Group

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Corruption steals from the poor. It steals the promise of a bright future.

Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group