Civil society organizations, experts, and activists will unite at the 4th Fiscal Justice & Human Rights Week, a series of virtual and in-person events occurring July 23-25, 2024. This year’s events will deepen discussions around integrating human rights in fiscal policy, promoting wealth taxation, and fostering South-South cooperation. Read below for more details and how to join:
1. Taxing the Super-Rich – Connections between National, Regional, and International Levels
Tuesday, July 23
15.00 GMT, 12 AM AR/BR, 11AM CH, 10AM CO, 9 AM MX.
Building on the prominence of taxing the super-rich in public agendas, particularly highlighted by Brazil’s G20 presidency, this panel will explore its relevance to human rights and how international discussions connect with national and regional debates in Latin America and the Caribbean. We aim to:
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Understand and discuss Brazil's proposal for the G20.
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Highlight the relevance of this agenda for the region and its relation to human rights.
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Analyze lessons from national experiences in wealth taxation within the region.
2. The Framework Convention at the UN and the PTLAC go forward. What doors do they open?
Wednesday, July 24
12:00 AR/BR, 11:00 CH, 10:00 CO, 9:00 MX
Between April and May, significant progress was made in two key processes for the international fiscal justice agenda. Globally, the first negotiation round to define the terms of reference for a UN Tax Convention took place. Regionally, the PTLAC working group convened at the 36th Regional Seminar on Fiscal Policy organized by ECLAC in Chile. We'll discuss:
- Developments in these processes.
- Implications for the Global South.
- The role of civil society organizations and social movements.
- Expectations and prospects.
Register here
3. South-South Cooperation and Regional Integration for Fiscal Goals: Comparative Perspectives from Latin America and Africa
Thursday, July 25
15:00 GMT, 12:00 AR/BR, 11:00 CH, 10:00 CO, 9:00 MX.
The historical process currently underway at the UN to construct a framework tax convention is largely due to the coordinated efforts of African countries. Despite acting as sovereign states in relevant forums, African countries have achieved significant coordination and common positions. We'll discuss:
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Discuss factors enabling effective cooperation in Africa.
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Explore possibilities of replicating these efforts in Latin America.
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Relate efforts like PTLAC to others such as CELAC.
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Promote South-South cooperation and build "bloc positions" in forums like the OECD or UN Tax Convention negotiations.
Join us in these crucial discussions to advance fiscal justice and human rights across regions!