End Austerity Campaign
@endausterity.bsky.social
A campaign demanding the end to austerity, now.
https://endausterity.org/
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🌍 That’s a wrap on #FfD4 - but this is only the beginning.
We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power.
We demanded:
✅ #EconomicJustice
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
We will not be silenced. We are here to stay.
This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊
We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power.
We demanded:
✅ #EconomicJustice
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
We will not be silenced. We are here to stay.
This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊
Protestors marched against proposed labour laws in Lisbon last weekend, a reminder that austerity policies, including measures hurting breastfeeding mother, and reducing miscarriage related bereavement leave are deeply unpopular. Demands were made to increase the minimum wage. rb.gy/56nis9
Tens of thousands in Portugal protest proposed labor reforms
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Lisbon to protest labor reforms proposed by Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's government
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Protestors marched against proposed labour laws in Lisbon last weekend, a reminder that austerity policies, including measures hurting breastfeeding mother, and reducing miscarriage related bereavement leave are deeply unpopular. Demands were made to increase the minimum wage. rb.gy/56nis9
Join us today at COP30 in Belem to discuss alternatives to austerity in climate financing, moderator @oxfaminternational.bsky.social ED Amitabh Behar, panelists Luti Guedes, Grace Malie, Fanny Petitbon @350.org, Ezequiel Steuermann (GI-ESCR), @kuminaidoo.bsky.social, @amnesty.org SG Agnes Callamard.
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Join us today at COP30 in Belem to discuss alternatives to austerity in climate financing, moderator @oxfaminternational.bsky.social ED Amitabh Behar, panelists Luti Guedes, Grace Malie, Fanny Petitbon @350.org, Ezequiel Steuermann (GI-ESCR), @kuminaidoo.bsky.social, @amnesty.org SG Agnes Callamard.
Leading up to Argentina's mid-term elections, pensioners have taken the streets as they have been among the hardest hit by austerity policies. Now with President Milei winning the mid-term elections, austerity cuts are ever more likely. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... and www.dw.com/en/argentina...
Argentina elections: Javier Milei and his 'chainsaw' austerity win big
Milei's radical spending cuts have won favour with Donald Trump, but also attracted widespread criticism.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Leading up to Argentina's mid-term elections, pensioners have taken the streets as they have been among the hardest hit by austerity policies. Now with President Milei winning the mid-term elections, austerity cuts are ever more likely. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... and www.dw.com/en/argentina...
Anti-austerity protests in Ecuador's sparked by ending fuel subsidies is leading to higher prices on essential goods and transport. Civil society actors condemn the criminalisation of protests and rights-defenders, and dismantling of democratic guarantees. newint.org/strikes/2025...
Ecuador’s Indigenous communities face violent state repression
Several land defenders have been killed during nationwide strikes after the far-right government ended a vital fuel subsidy. Cameron Baillie reports.
newint.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Anti-austerity protests in Ecuador's sparked by ending fuel subsidies is leading to higher prices on essential goods and transport. Civil society actors condemn the criminalisation of protests and rights-defenders, and dismantling of democratic guarantees. newint.org/strikes/2025...
New Report! “Welfare reform in the name of austerity and efficiency has alienated millions of people living in poverty and played into the hands of a far right looking to exploit discontent,” the UNSR on extreme poverty and HR, @deschuttero.bsky.social at UNGA, see: docs.un.org/en/A/80/138
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October 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
New Report! “Welfare reform in the name of austerity and efficiency has alienated millions of people living in poverty and played into the hands of a far right looking to exploit discontent,” the UNSR on extreme poverty and HR, @deschuttero.bsky.social at UNGA, see: docs.un.org/en/A/80/138
80,000 - 150,000 protestors in Belgium mobilise against austerity measures. In all regions, we need to ensure that we tax the rich, and propose progressive tax policies, rather than cut public services and social protection that harms the people. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans
Flights grounded, public transport disrupted as 80,000 people take to the streets of the Belgian capital.
www.aljazeera.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
80,000 - 150,000 protestors in Belgium mobilise against austerity measures. In all regions, we need to ensure that we tax the rich, and propose progressive tax policies, rather than cut public services and social protection that harms the people. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
💸 Over 3.4B people live in countries that spend more on debt service than on health or education. Enough is enough. @IMFNews @WorldBank must be held accountable. #CancelTheDebt #StopTheHarm
October 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
💸 Over 3.4B people live in countries that spend more on debt service than on health or education. Enough is enough. @IMFNews @WorldBank must be held accountable. #CancelTheDebt #StopTheHarm
Today in Washington DC at @hrw.org at 5pm (ET) in person, or on zoom "Alternatives to end austerity"
Come hear about alternatives from the Global South regions @latindadd.bsky.social @menafem.bsky.social @fintrco.bsky.social TJNA and IBON International.
RSVP here, forms.gle/zWr4CB6zxpNU...
Come hear about alternatives from the Global South regions @latindadd.bsky.social @menafem.bsky.social @fintrco.bsky.social TJNA and IBON International.
RSVP here, forms.gle/zWr4CB6zxpNU...
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Today in Washington DC at @hrw.org at 5pm (ET) in person, or on zoom "Alternatives to end austerity"
Come hear about alternatives from the Global South regions @latindadd.bsky.social @menafem.bsky.social @fintrco.bsky.social TJNA and IBON International.
RSVP here, forms.gle/zWr4CB6zxpNU...
Come hear about alternatives from the Global South regions @latindadd.bsky.social @menafem.bsky.social @fintrco.bsky.social TJNA and IBON International.
RSVP here, forms.gle/zWr4CB6zxpNU...
🚨 The “austerity trap” is real.
1) Global South countries are trapped in debt cycles. To repay, they’re pushed to expand fossil fuel extraction - deepening climate breakdown
#EndAusterity
1) Global South countries are trapped in debt cycles. To repay, they’re pushed to expand fossil fuel extraction - deepening climate breakdown
#EndAusterity
July 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🚨 The “austerity trap” is real.
1) Global South countries are trapped in debt cycles. To repay, they’re pushed to expand fossil fuel extraction - deepening climate breakdown
#EndAusterity
1) Global South countries are trapped in debt cycles. To repay, they’re pushed to expand fossil fuel extraction - deepening climate breakdown
#EndAusterity
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In a new guest analysis for our #ObserverSummer25 Charith Gunawardena argues IMF failed approach to debt sustainability and #austerity in Sri Lanka adds evidence for urgent need of IFA reform, including a UN debt workout mechanism #FfD4 #G77
tinyurl.com/SriLankaIMF
tinyurl.com/SriLankaIMF
Sri Lanka and the IMF: Another stark example of the need for urgent debt restructure reform
17th IMF programme results in severe damaging austerity, as IMF continue to fail to address the root causes of the country’s cyclical debt problems.
tinyurl.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
In a new guest analysis for our #ObserverSummer25 Charith Gunawardena argues IMF failed approach to debt sustainability and #austerity in Sri Lanka adds evidence for urgent need of IFA reform, including a UN debt workout mechanism #FfD4 #G77
tinyurl.com/SriLankaIMF
tinyurl.com/SriLankaIMF
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Our new #ObserverSummer25 is out now🚀
This edition covers civil society demands of unconditional debt relief in #Jubilee2025, IMF's upcoming surveillance review, World Bank's billions to trillions 'fantasy', Sri Lanka, Argentina & the IMF, #FFD4, and more 🔥👇
tinyurl.com/ObserverSumm...
This edition covers civil society demands of unconditional debt relief in #Jubilee2025, IMF's upcoming surveillance review, World Bank's billions to trillions 'fantasy', Sri Lanka, Argentina & the IMF, #FFD4, and more 🔥👇
tinyurl.com/ObserverSumm...
Summer 2025 - Bretton Woods Project
This edition covers the Jubilee Year 2025 and calls at FfD4 to break the cycle of debt, IMF's Surveillance review, IDA21 package, Argentina, Sri Lanka and the IMF, and more.
tinyurl.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Our new #ObserverSummer25 is out now🚀
This edition covers civil society demands of unconditional debt relief in #Jubilee2025, IMF's upcoming surveillance review, World Bank's billions to trillions 'fantasy', Sri Lanka, Argentina & the IMF, #FFD4, and more 🔥👇
tinyurl.com/ObserverSumm...
This edition covers civil society demands of unconditional debt relief in #Jubilee2025, IMF's upcoming surveillance review, World Bank's billions to trillions 'fantasy', Sri Lanka, Argentina & the IMF, #FFD4, and more 🔥👇
tinyurl.com/ObserverSumm...
🌍✨ #Throwback to IAFFE ✨🌍
Our co-coordinator Mati Kohonen says it loud: progressive taxation is key to funding care systems & building fairer societies.
It’s time to #EndAusterity & fight for #TaxJustice. Join us!
📢 endausterity.org
#CareEconomy #FutureBeyondAusterity #EndAusterity #EndAusterityNow
Our co-coordinator Mati Kohonen says it loud: progressive taxation is key to funding care systems & building fairer societies.
It’s time to #EndAusterity & fight for #TaxJustice. Join us!
📢 endausterity.org
#CareEconomy #FutureBeyondAusterity #EndAusterity #EndAusterityNow
July 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🌍✨ #Throwback to IAFFE ✨🌍
Our co-coordinator Mati Kohonen says it loud: progressive taxation is key to funding care systems & building fairer societies.
It’s time to #EndAusterity & fight for #TaxJustice. Join us!
📢 endausterity.org
#CareEconomy #FutureBeyondAusterity #EndAusterity #EndAusterityNow
Our co-coordinator Mati Kohonen says it loud: progressive taxation is key to funding care systems & building fairer societies.
It’s time to #EndAusterity & fight for #TaxJustice. Join us!
📢 endausterity.org
#CareEconomy #FutureBeyondAusterity #EndAusterity #EndAusterityNow
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#FfD4 is far from the milestone for global economic governance reform it could have been.
For #CivilSociety, it's clear that the job is not done. We need real reform, not a watered-down consensus.
Read our analysis 👉 www.eurodad.org/ffd4_job_not...
For #CivilSociety, it's clear that the job is not done. We need real reform, not a watered-down consensus.
Read our analysis 👉 www.eurodad.org/ffd4_job_not...
July 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
#FfD4 is far from the milestone for global economic governance reform it could have been.
For #CivilSociety, it's clear that the job is not done. We need real reform, not a watered-down consensus.
Read our analysis 👉 www.eurodad.org/ffd4_job_not...
For #CivilSociety, it's clear that the job is not done. We need real reform, not a watered-down consensus.
Read our analysis 👉 www.eurodad.org/ffd4_job_not...
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💡 "One of the most promising avenues is to introduce a minimum tax for the ultra-rich, expressed as a percentage of their wealth."
Seven Nobel laureates in economics advocate for the Zucman tax in their latest op-ed.
Read the full @lemonde.fr article 👇
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
Seven Nobel laureates in economics advocate for the Zucman tax in their latest op-ed.
Read the full @lemonde.fr article 👇
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
« Avec l’impôt sur les ultrariches, la France peut montrer la voie au reste du monde » : le plaidoyer de sept Prix Nobel d’économie pour la taxe Zucman
TRIBUNE. A l’heure de la dérive des comptes publics et de l’explosion de l’extrême richesse, créer un impôt plancher sur les patrimoines des milliardaires devrait être une priorité, estiment des lauré...
www.lemonde.fr
July 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
💡 "One of the most promising avenues is to introduce a minimum tax for the ultra-rich, expressed as a percentage of their wealth."
Seven Nobel laureates in economics advocate for the Zucman tax in their latest op-ed.
Read the full @lemonde.fr article 👇
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
Seven Nobel laureates in economics advocate for the Zucman tax in their latest op-ed.
Read the full @lemonde.fr article 👇
www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
At #IAFFE2025, we discussed how care systems remain underfunded despite post-pandemic momentum. Austerity and regressive tax systems are holding us back. It’s time to prioritize care in public budgets. #FeministEconomics #CareEconomy #EndAusterity
July 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
At #IAFFE2025, we discussed how care systems remain underfunded despite post-pandemic momentum. Austerity and regressive tax systems are holding us back. It’s time to prioritize care in public budgets. #FeministEconomics #CareEconomy #EndAusterity
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Why is everyone talking about a wealth tax? 🧵
Under pressure from the public, the govt walked back a number of its planned cuts to social security last week. That means the conversation has turned back to tax.
The govt has 3 main choices... 1/8
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/is-it-...
Under pressure from the public, the govt walked back a number of its planned cuts to social security last week. That means the conversation has turned back to tax.
The govt has 3 main choices... 1/8
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/is-it-...
Is It Time For A Wealth Tax? Pressure Grows On Starmer To Ramp Up Charges On The Rich
Could this be the answer Rachel Reeves is looking for?
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Why is everyone talking about a wealth tax? 🧵
Under pressure from the public, the govt walked back a number of its planned cuts to social security last week. That means the conversation has turned back to tax.
The govt has 3 main choices... 1/8
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/is-it-...
Under pressure from the public, the govt walked back a number of its planned cuts to social security last week. That means the conversation has turned back to tax.
The govt has 3 main choices... 1/8
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/is-it-...
🌍 That’s a wrap on #FfD4 - but this is only the beginning.
We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power.
We demanded:
✅ #EconomicJustice
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
We will not be silenced. We are here to stay.
This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊
We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power.
We demanded:
✅ #EconomicJustice
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
We will not be silenced. We are here to stay.
This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊
July 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🌍 That’s a wrap on #FfD4 - but this is only the beginning.
We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power.
We demanded:
✅ #EconomicJustice
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
We will not be silenced. We are here to stay.
This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊
We stood together to expose austerity, debt traps & elite power.
We demanded:
✅ #EconomicJustice
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
We will not be silenced. We are here to stay.
This is the start of an #EraOfJustice to #EndAusterity ✊
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🌍 As #FFD4 comes to a close, the fight for tax justice continues: pushing for more countries to join the Seville Platform for Action, holding leaders to their promises, and pushing for real action.
The movement is getting stronger #TaxTheSuperRich.
#FFD4
www.taxthesuperrich.world
The movement is getting stronger #TaxTheSuperRich.
#FFD4
www.taxthesuperrich.world
July 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🌍 As #FFD4 comes to a close, the fight for tax justice continues: pushing for more countries to join the Seville Platform for Action, holding leaders to their promises, and pushing for real action.
The movement is getting stronger #TaxTheSuperRich.
#FFD4
www.taxthesuperrich.world
The movement is getting stronger #TaxTheSuperRich.
#FFD4
www.taxthesuperrich.world
We took action at #FfD4 to say: the era of austerity must end.
Austerity isn’t “fiscal responsibility.” It’s a system to protect wealth while communities pay the price.
We demand:
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
✅ #TaxTheRich
We will not be silenced. We are fighting for an #EraOfJustice.
Austerity isn’t “fiscal responsibility.” It’s a system to protect wealth while communities pay the price.
We demand:
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
✅ #TaxTheRich
We will not be silenced. We are fighting for an #EraOfJustice.
July 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We took action at #FfD4 to say: the era of austerity must end.
Austerity isn’t “fiscal responsibility.” It’s a system to protect wealth while communities pay the price.
We demand:
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
✅ #TaxTheRich
We will not be silenced. We are fighting for an #EraOfJustice.
Austerity isn’t “fiscal responsibility.” It’s a system to protect wealth while communities pay the price.
We demand:
✅ #DebtCancellation
✅ #ClimateJustice
✅ #TaxTheRich
We will not be silenced. We are fighting for an #EraOfJustice.
🔥At #FfD4, our member @IBONInternational launched Disrupting the Austere World - a primer on neocolonialism, austerity, and resistance.
A must-read for building economic justice.
📢 Download & join the movement:
iboninternational.org/download/dis...
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
A must-read for building economic justice.
📢 Download & join the movement:
iboninternational.org/download/dis...
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
July 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🔥At #FfD4, our member @IBONInternational launched Disrupting the Austere World - a primer on neocolonialism, austerity, and resistance.
A must-read for building economic justice.
📢 Download & join the movement:
iboninternational.org/download/dis...
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
A must-read for building economic justice.
📢 Download & join the movement:
iboninternational.org/download/dis...
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
Today at #FfD4, we brought together advocates to share real solutions beyond austerity.
As @isabelortiz.bsky.social said:
“Slashing social protection is the most common austerity tactic.”
Time to build systems that care.
#EndAusterity #FFD4 #EraofJustice
As @isabelortiz.bsky.social said:
“Slashing social protection is the most common austerity tactic.”
Time to build systems that care.
#EndAusterity #FFD4 #EraofJustice
Powerful @endausterity.bsky.social panel at #FFD4 on alternatives to budget cuts for investing in universal social protection & public services.
The most common austerity measure? Slashing social protection—replacing universal programs w narrow, means-tested safety nets. @isabelortiz.bsky.social
The most common austerity measure? Slashing social protection—replacing universal programs w narrow, means-tested safety nets. @isabelortiz.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today at #FfD4, we brought together advocates to share real solutions beyond austerity.
As @isabelortiz.bsky.social said:
“Slashing social protection is the most common austerity tactic.”
Time to build systems that care.
#EndAusterity #FFD4 #EraofJustice
As @isabelortiz.bsky.social said:
“Slashing social protection is the most common austerity tactic.”
Time to build systems that care.
#EndAusterity #FFD4 #EraofJustice
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Brian Cox, actor and supporter of @patmillsuk.bsky.social, joins the global call to #TaxTheSuperRich!
He’s speaking out against the dangerous concentration of wealth — and calling on governments to act.
No more excuses. It’s time for tax justice ⚖️
#FFD4 #FfD4People
He’s speaking out against the dangerous concentration of wealth — and calling on governments to act.
No more excuses. It’s time for tax justice ⚖️
#FFD4 #FfD4People
July 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Brian Cox, actor and supporter of @patmillsuk.bsky.social, joins the global call to #TaxTheSuperRich!
He’s speaking out against the dangerous concentration of wealth — and calling on governments to act.
No more excuses. It’s time for tax justice ⚖️
#FFD4 #FfD4People
He’s speaking out against the dangerous concentration of wealth — and calling on governments to act.
No more excuses. It’s time for tax justice ⚖️
#FFD4 #FfD4People
From #Sevilla to the world:
📢 Our voices are rising against austerity & injustice.
📢 #FfD4 failed to deliver real solutions.
📢 We demand debt justice and an #EraOfJustice.
#endausterity #peopleoverprofits
📢 Our voices are rising against austerity & injustice.
📢 #FfD4 failed to deliver real solutions.
📢 We demand debt justice and an #EraOfJustice.
#endausterity #peopleoverprofits
Yesterday we took the streets of #Sevilla to make our voices heard by European leaders.
📢Our financial system is broken, undemocratic and unfair - 📢The #FfD4 outcome document is not ambitious enough.
📢European leaders, the job is not done. We need an #EraOfJustice!
#FfD4People #SystemChangeNow
📢Our financial system is broken, undemocratic and unfair - 📢The #FfD4 outcome document is not ambitious enough.
📢European leaders, the job is not done. We need an #EraOfJustice!
#FfD4People #SystemChangeNow
July 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
From #Sevilla to the world:
📢 Our voices are rising against austerity & injustice.
📢 #FfD4 failed to deliver real solutions.
📢 We demand debt justice and an #EraOfJustice.
#endausterity #peopleoverprofits
📢 Our voices are rising against austerity & injustice.
📢 #FfD4 failed to deliver real solutions.
📢 We demand debt justice and an #EraOfJustice.
#endausterity #peopleoverprofits
🌍 We are kicking off #FfD4 in Seville with a Debt4Climate Hub!
Join us tonight for powerful discussions on debt, colonialism, and militarism, plus a cultural program, snacks, and solidarity.
Let’s connect struggles and build power to end austerity!
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
Join us tonight for powerful discussions on debt, colonialism, and militarism, plus a cultural program, snacks, and solidarity.
Let’s connect struggles and build power to end austerity!
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
June 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🌍 We are kicking off #FfD4 in Seville with a Debt4Climate Hub!
Join us tonight for powerful discussions on debt, colonialism, and militarism, plus a cultural program, snacks, and solidarity.
Let’s connect struggles and build power to end austerity!
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
Join us tonight for powerful discussions on debt, colonialism, and militarism, plus a cultural program, snacks, and solidarity.
Let’s connect struggles and build power to end austerity!
#EndAusterity #EraOfJustice
📢 Join us at #FfD4!
🗓️ 30 June | ⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Fibes, Sevilla – Room Side Event 21
Rights-based development finance is the future.
Let’s shape a post-Seville agenda rooted in justice & human rights.
#EraOfJustice #FinanceJusticeNow #TaxJustice
🗓️ 30 June | ⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Fibes, Sevilla – Room Side Event 21
Rights-based development finance is the future.
Let’s shape a post-Seville agenda rooted in justice & human rights.
#EraOfJustice #FinanceJusticeNow #TaxJustice
June 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📢 Join us at #FfD4!
🗓️ 30 June | ⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Fibes, Sevilla – Room Side Event 21
Rights-based development finance is the future.
Let’s shape a post-Seville agenda rooted in justice & human rights.
#EraOfJustice #FinanceJusticeNow #TaxJustice
🗓️ 30 June | ⏰ 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 Fibes, Sevilla – Room Side Event 21
Rights-based development finance is the future.
Let’s shape a post-Seville agenda rooted in justice & human rights.
#EraOfJustice #FinanceJusticeNow #TaxJustice