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" Investing in vital infrastructure will help to build more sustainable, equitable economies. "

Winnie Byanyima

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

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" The people standing up most strongly for our democracies should be celebrated, not prosecuted - be it those countless human rights defenders who defend all our rights or the brave whistle-blowers who expose tax dodging. "

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

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" Ultimately, developing countries and groups like Oxfam want to see a new intergovernmental body on cooperation in tax matters under the auspices of the United Nations. "

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" Billions of people are being left behind by economic growth. "

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" Citizens need to know how their countries are being run so that they can hold governments and big business to account. "

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" The U.N. must be made more inclusive, accountable, democratic, effective, and reflective of a world in which political and economic power has shifted. "

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" The Paris Agreement threw people of the world a lifeline, and the United States played a vital role in getting us there, not least by working closely with China to clear the decks to a global deal. "

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

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" Extreme inequality is no temporary blip. It is hard-wired into our economies. "

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" 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. "

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" I believe we can build a human economy where people are the bottom line. "

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" The proud fight against colonialism is one that should be consigned to history. "

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" Without women's equal access to positions of decision-making power and a clear process to get there, gender equality, global security, and peace will never be realized. "

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" Women, men, and children have fundamental rights to humanitarian assistance and protection. Yet far too many states block aid and attack their own citizens, and too many others - including some of the world's wealthiest countries - turn their back on those fleeing conflict and violence. "

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" We need to tackle extreme inequality because it is morally indefensible and socially corrosive - undermining our health, affecting our well-being, and undermining peaceful societies. "

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" Developing countries can make great strides towards more progressive and effective taxation and spending through action within their own borders. But the damage caused by exemptions, loopholes, and tax havens requires action beyond national borders - it requires international action and cooperation. "

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" I have learnt to enjoy my own company because I have lived alone many years. "

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

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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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" I'm ready to do any kind of work, as long as it absorbs my passion for making a just world and equal world. "

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" I don't think it's helpful to go dismantling the past, but you can refuse to honor aspects of it that you don't believe in anymore. "

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" A good leader, in my view, should have a clear vision of the future they want and the society they need to build. They must also have a connection with the people who work for them and be able to mobilise their best energies to create teams where people can be most creative and happy. "

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" Far too many governments are cutting back on their investment in human development. "

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

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" To reduce gaps between men and women, we will need to change the way people think, behave, and relate to each other. "

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" When we talk about women's economic empowerment, we should be careful that we're not just giving women more to do. "

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

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" I grew up thinking the most decent job to do was to fight injustice. "

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