On Anti-Corruption Day take a moment to think about what you can do to support the fight against corruption. Your ideas, your actions help to define the struggle. Transparency International was founded by a group of people who saw a problem in their society and made a commitment to make the world a better place.

Take a stand. Stand up to the injustice of corruption: If you are confronted with corruption in your daily life, say no, if you can do so safely. You will be a role model for others.

Speak up. Report corruption where you suspect it: Many companies and organisations have whistleblower protection. If your employer doesn’t, lobby them to adopt it. In an increasing number of countries, TI national chapters run hotlines and citizen complaint centres that help individuals pursue their cases where they have been victims of corruption.

Be informed. Subscribe to TI’s enlightening e-newsletter Transparency Watch

Call leaders to account. Write to your government asking them to make the fight against corruption a priority.

Invest ethically. If you are privileged to have money to invest, make the decision to invest ethically. Initiatives such as FTSE4Good or the Dow Jones Sustainability Index can help to make ethical choices. Or invest in an ethical investment fund.

Get started now. You too can campaign for zero tolerance of corruption and better governance. You can even start your own NGO.

And remember, critical reflection is also action. On Anti-Corruption Day take a moment to think again about corruption.