The overrepresentation of women in the world’s poor is exacerbated by the same economic system which has rapidly destroyed the environment and is responsible for the ongoing climate catastrophe that the world is facing right now. The ongoing climate catastrophe, extreme inequality, and gender inequality are inextricably linked on theContinue Reading
We commend the good start this 3-6 February 2025 of intergovernmental negotiations to write the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UN Tax Convention). We reiterate the calls of civil society organizations in Asia for governments to work together to deliver a UN Tax Convention that is anchored firmlyContinue Reading
Wealth taxation is a practical necessity; but it is also a crucial component of tax justice. In 2022, taxes on goods and services—such as VAT, GST, and sales and excise taxes—made up an average of 48.8% of government revenues in Asia-Pacific countries. This is significantly higher than the 31.9% averageContinue Reading
All living beings require different forms and levels of care in different contexts and spaces. The essential importance of care and the complexity of its activities poses a vital question: how can our governments equitably and effectively support care workers and ensure that all citizens are afforded the right amountContinue Reading
