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" I am angry that the international community has failed to find a permanent solution to the plight of the Rohingya. I am also ashamed that, in not speaking out loudly enough, we - humanitarians - have been complicit. "

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" For me, growing up as an activist under an oppressive dictatorship in Uganda, the U.N. was a friend to those of us who fought our way to freedom, as it was for the millions who joined decolonization struggles in the African continent. "

Winnie Byanyima

Growing

Growing Up

" The move to a zero-carbon future is unstoppable. "

" Conflict and callous politics drive famine. "

" Tackling the extreme gap between the rich and the poor and tackling climate change is part of the same struggle. "

" A global tax body would give all countries - not just the rich and powerful - an equal say in how the global rules on taxation are designed. "

" Crucially, African governments must ensure they prioritize the eradication of tax evasion and tax avoidance. "

" The extremely wealthy have disproportionate influence on policies that impact us all. This corrupts our politics and leads to poorer people being denied the economic opportunity to flourish in life. "

" Rule of law, access to justice, and financial transparency happen by design, not accident. "

" The world belongs to the wealthy, and nowhere is this injustice more apparent than in the workplace. "

" A tax system is important because of what it can pay for, but also for how it works. When we pay taxes, we expect something back from the state; it strengthens the relationship and accountability between us and our governments. It also pays for what private finance shouldn't: our needs for healthcare, education and social security. "

" Instead of presiding over an economic system that panders to big business and a wealthy elite, a more human economy must be established which meets the needs of African women and young people. "

" Tax abuse is a scourge on our global community, but especially for Africa. "

" Our economic system has enabled companies and individuals to use their power and influence to capture and retain an ever-increasing share of the benefits of economic growth while the benefits for the poorest in society have shrunk. "

Winnie Byanyima

Growth

Power

" We need to harness the boundless energy and creativity of our youth. "

" Progressive taxation can offset the effect of growing inequality. "

" Corporations are driving down wages and working conditions across the globe to maximize returns for their shareholders. They use their power and influence to ensure the rules align with their interests - no matter the cost. "

" Rather than working for all, power and public policy is increasingly influenced by wealthy elites that are able to bend the rules - and hijack democratic institutions - to their favour. "

" Economic inequality is a corrosive force that undermines economic growth, puts a brake on the fight against poverty, and sparks social unrest. "

" Here's something we're rarely told growing up: our world rewards wealth, not hard work or talent. "

" Governments should end the extreme concentration of wealth in order to end poverty. This means tackling tax dodging but also increasing taxes on wealth and high incomes to ensure a more level playing field and generate the billions of dollars needed to invest in healthcare, education, and job creation. "

" My life has been varied, involving many jobs, but I have always been impatient with injustice. "

" The importance of tackling inequality in Africa cannot be overstated. "

" If the civil society is not transparent, honest, and accountable, then you cannot be a champion of social justice. "

" I grew up in a country that was in a civil conflict for most of my childhood and adolescence. I saw violence and lived as a teenager through the time of a brutal dictator called Idi Amin. I fled and became a refugee. "

" Taxing companies, particularly successful multinational companies, is one of the most progressive forms of taxation. "

" Fundamental is the need for governments to protect the space for citizens to claim their rights, organize, and express themselves. "

" By allowing super wealthy corporations and individuals to avoid paying their fair share of tax, tax havens are denying governments' revenue that could and should be spent on schools, healthcare, and other essential services. "

" Governments, the investor and business community, and civil society organizations and public representatives need to work together to ensure the necessary foundations are in place to align private finance to guarantee sustainable and equitable development and poverty reduction. "

" Developing countries are losing significant tax revenues through corporate tax dodging. "

" You are not going to lift everybody out of poverty through the kindness of wealthy people. "