REWRITE THE RULES! MAKE TAXES WORK FOR WOMEN!

Enforcing a wealth tax is a matter of life and justice, especially for women and children who are overrepresented in the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. It allows for the correction of the regressive nature of current tax systems which rely on the collection of indirect taxes. Women are among the most affected by the reliance on indirect taxes as they are among the least paid workers. They are also the most responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of their families and are therefore the most concerned about ensuring that there is sufficient food on the table and resources that ensures their family’s health.
Furthermore, the enforcement of a wealth tax promises significant contributions to national coffers. If such contributions can be utilized for the provision of social and public services, a wealth tax can save women who rely greatly on such services to lessen the burden of unpaid care work and to save their families from extreme poverty and hunger.