Civil society initiated an action at the #FfD4 venue to underscore the demand for the transformation of the international financial system. Thus far, governments of the Global North and the UN system have been quiet on specific calls for debt cancellation, wealth taxes , and the delivery of climate finance.Continue 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
In a world marked by escalating crises, worsening inequalities, austerity, and failures of fiscal and tax systems, this year’s Asia Days of Action for Tax Justice is a resounding call to address the pressing global challenges that have disproportionately impacted the peoples of the Global South, particularly in Asia. TheContinue Reading
As part of the Global Days of Action for Tax Justice for Women’s Rights, APMDD and TAFJA held an online forum on 24 March 2022 to listen to women’s voices for tax justice and explore how mining and illicit financial flows impact on women’s rights and resilience in the faceContinue Reading
