🧵Tomorrow at the #UN, countries will vote on a historic proposal to reform unjust global #tax rules that deprive us all of #public revenue & enable extreme #wealth for the few. All eyes are on rich countries to see if they will block the #UNTaxConvention resolution, incl U.S. Mission to the UN.

"Put the United Nations in charge of international #taxation," say Joseph E. Stiglitz, Jayati Ghosh & Jose Antonio Ocampo. "The US and EU should reconsider their stance, and back the African Group’s resolution." Project Syndicate #tax prosyn.org/DpVuFoh

NEW: Our look at a radical anti-#tax SCOTUS challenge that could exacerbate #inequality and set back efforts to tax the superrich. More about Moore v US and how extremists are asking the Court to bypass democratic processes to shield billionaire wealth: webassets.oxfamamerica.org/media/document…🧵

🚨Call for Consultant(s)! Help to undertake a study examining IMF's tax advice in Article IV reports during the last 2 years to ramp up pressure towards progressive taxes. DM us if you are interested or have any leads! 👉Application Deadline: April 24th #EndAusterity #TaxTheRich

When rich countries cut already insufficient aid, they betray their promises to the world’s poorest to end hunger & invest in education & public health. It is a moral failure. More from Oxfam’s reaction to today’s OECD numbers on development assistance 👇 oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-ke…

OPEN TO JOURNALISTS 17 April, 4-5.30pm (EDT) IMF HQ2-03B-768B "The Path for Taxing the Super-Rich", with Joseph E. Stiglitz, Gabriel Zucman, Esther Duflo, Guilherme Mello, Chenai Mukumba, Sanjay Malhotra, Katherine Baer and Andrea Shalal. Also on Zoom: rb.gy/ue34fx

.Oxfam International's research has found that up to 40% of the World Bank's reported climate-related spending can't be accounted for. "Client confidentiality shouldn't be an excuse for the Bank's IFC and MIGA not being held accountable," said Christian Donaldson. oxf.am/WBclimatefinan…

1/2 “We're glad to see World Bank recognize the obvious: progressive taxation is essential to tackling inequalities. To build on this, and the inclusion of #inequality in the new corporate scorecard, the Bank must shift its approach and emphasis,” said @Mskaydee.

This is big! 65 heads of state and major world leaders just sent an open letter to Governor Kathy Hochul @CarlHeastie Sen. Stewart-Cousins urging New York to pass the Sovereign Debt Stability Act! oxf.am/4aQ0qkD

As President William Ruto kickstarts the #IDA21 Summit alongside 16 African Heads of State in Nairobi, Women County Governors in Kenya are urging him to step up and prioritize gender equality within the #IDA framework. Read their open letter here ⬇️standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice…

As President Ruto & other African leaders shape World Bank priorities for low-income countries (#IDA21), they must answer an important call from the 'Women County Governors of Kenya': economic transformation cannot succeed w/o elevating #genderequality standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice…

Half the 🌍’s population is denied access to life saving healthcare. Is more private finance for health the answer? Join us in Washington DC on June 6 to discuss what happens when funds to fight poverty in the Global South are spent on private healthcare 👇eventbrite.com/e/who-is-profi…

Billionaires shouldn't pay lower taxes than ordinary families. US lawmakers have just backed a historic G20 proposal to ensure the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. Read the powerful letter to President Donald J. Trump & Secretary Janet Yellen (Archived), led by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ilhan Omar, here: sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/upl…

Wondering what makes foreign policy #feminist? Join us at the 3rd International #FeministForeignPolicy Conference for an inclusive multi-stakeholder dialogue on #FFP in Latin America and the Caribbean! Oxfam México 🔗To join online, register here: tinyurl.com/3w7k3ekk

When lawmakers cut corporate taxes, where does the money go? 53% White households 40% foreign investors 1% Black households 1% Hispanic households Our joint report with Liberation in a Generation dives into the unique racial impact of corporate tax cuts. itep.org/who-benefits-a…

Zambia's debt restructuring is not over. The latest IMF report says negotiations over $3.3bn held by private creditors are still not concluded, with a vague hope they will be finished by end-2024. That will be FOUR YEARS since Zambia began this process imf.org/en/Publication…

According to Oxfam International, the richest 1% globally amassed nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world combined over the past 2 years. This means a billionaire gained roughly $1.7 million for every $1 earned by someone in the bottom 90%. Al Jazeera English aljazeera.com/economy/2024/6…

Yes President Donald J. Trump, we agree: It’s time for the ultra-rich to pay their fair share of taxes. *And* it’s time for the U.S. to declare its support for the #G20 proposal to tax the ultrawealthy around the world. Let’s #TaxTheRich #G20Brazil oxf.am/TaxtheUltraRich

🚨Trump’s decision to shut down USAID has frozen critical work to deliver vital assistance around the globe, and put China in the driver’s seat. We’re at USAID HQ fighting back against Trump’s outrageous assault on dedicated USAID workers. Tune in now: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Unreal. We have trillions to spend on tax breaks for the rich and corporations, but we can't afford to cover telehealth visits for seniors?