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The UN Tax Convention Terms of Reference have been approved. What’s next?
In a historic moment for global fiscal justice, the United Nations General Assembly approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the UN Tax Convention on November 27. This decisive outcome signals a global commitment to addressing inequalities, curbing tax abuses, and ensuring a fairer distribution of resources, and promoting inclusivity worldwide.
Relive “Privacy vs. transparency: Human rights and the UN Tax Convention”
On October 22, CESR hosted a webinar addressing the complexities of privacy, transparency, and human rights in the context of global tax reform.
Recognizing care as a human right and a public good: a call to action from global civil society
As the UN prepares to shape the Pact for the Future, feminist, labor, and human rights organizations are pushing for care to be recognized as a fundamental human right.
CESR and allies urge CERD to address how UK's colonial legacy fuels racial inequality through modern tax havens
CESR, along with Tax Justice Network, ESCR-Net, Movement Law Lab, and other allies, recently made a submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) for its review of the UK.
The adoption of the UN Tax Convention Terms of Reference paves the way for Fiscal Justice
Adopted by 110 votes to 8, the Terms of Reference include human rights as a core principle.
G20 issues unprecedented declaration on tax cooperation ahead of final UNTC Terms of Reference negotiations
The G20 committed to cooperate to “ensure that ultra-high-net-worth individuals are effectively taxed”, and further discuss the issues in the G20 and other relevant forums.
The 4th Fiscal Justice & Human Rights Week is almost here!
2024 is set to be a pivotal year for tax justice worldwide. Join allies from Latin America & the world to discuss how to make the most of the momentum towards just global taxation.
CESR welcomes new report challenging GDP fixation and advocating for a Rights-Based Economy
We welcome the latest report by the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter
CESR joins African CSOs in rallying support for rights-based reforms to international taxation
CESR participated in a two-day workshop in Tunis on the role of African countries in defining global tax rules, hosted by the Tunisian Observatory of the Economy (OTE) and Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA).
CESR & Christian Aid are looking for a Media Consultant
We're receiving Expressions of Interest on a rolling basis.
Breaking barriers, building bridges: pioneering gender equality in a Rights-Based Economy
Explore how a Rights-Based Economy can strengthen gender equality on June 19. Register now!
CESR and allies assess the human rights impacts of hydropower project in Nepal
A group of national and international organizations joined women from the Majhi Indigenous community to call attention to the human rights impacts of the Sunkoshi Hydropower Dam.
SB 60 Event: Loss and Damage in the Face of False Solutions
Join us at SB60 to explore how to hold wealthy countries and corporations accountable for the climate crisis and pave the way for climate reparations.
CESR and civil society allies present historic taxation recommendations to Brazil’s Finance Minister and G20 authorities
For the first time, the G20 Finance Track has directly received recommendations from civil society organizations, marking a historic moment in international tax policy discussions.
Join the 2024 cohort of the Decoding Injustice Learning Lab!
Explore tools to engage in economic policy debates and build evidence to change the system with allies from all over the world. Applications for the Decoding Injustice Learning Lab are now open.
Reflecting on transformation and collective learning through a milestone workshop in Kenya
As we reach the end of a two-year project supported by the Ford Foundation, we held a reflection and learning workshop in Naivasha, Kenya.
CESR Board appoints Maria Ron Balsera as Interim Executive Director
The CESR Board has appointed Dr. Maria Ron Balsera – our current Director of Program – as Interim Executive Director. She will be supported in this role by Rosa Pavanelli and John T. Green from the Board. With over fifteen years of experience, Maria brings remarkable expertise in linking the fields of fiscal justice to economic, social, and cultural rights.
Leadership transition at CESR
At the end of February, our Executive Director, Meghna Abraham is stepping down from her role at CESR, and Dr. Maria Ron Balsera will be our new interim Executive Director. CESR’s board and team thank Meghna for her remarkable commitment and leadership over the past 19 months.
Statement: the African Group’s push to develop a UN Tax Convention requires global and cross-movement support
Nigeria tabled a draft resolution that could result in a comprehensive new treaty on international tax cooperation by 2025. Here’s why it requires support from all countries and movements.
