Edited by:
Paola Maite Diaz-Morales, IAWJ Fall 2025 Intern
On International Anti-Corruption Day, Judge Natalia Molina (Criminal and Misdemeanor Court, Buenos Aires, Argentina) shares a powerful reflection on how justice systems must evolve to confront corruption in a global, digital world.
From crypto-assets and cybercrime to environmental harm and organized crime, Judge Molina highlights why strong democracies, independent courts, and international cooperation are essential to tracing illicit money and protecting communities. She also emphasizes the unique leadership role of women judges in building peace, strengthening institutions, and creating innovative jurisprudence for the 21st century.
In this video, she discusses:
Why corruption always leaves traces—and how justice can rebuild them
The impact of new technologies, crypto-assets, and cybercrime on corruption cases
The links between corruption, organized crime, money laundering, and environmental damage
The importance of international cooperation and the Budapest Convention
The leadership role of women judges and the work of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ)
👉 Learn more about the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ): https://www.iawj.org
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