Tax abuse is a scourge on our global community, but especially for Africa. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
African countries lose the most from tax dodging. African governments must, therefore, do more to push for a full reform of the global tax system and demand action from countries, such as the U.K., whose financial centres sit at the heart of the global network of tax havens. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
For me, growing up as an activist under an oppressive dictatorship in Uganda, the U.N. was a friend to those of us who fought our way to freedom, as it was for the millions who joined decolonization struggles in the African continent. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
That a country has a strong civil society is, I believe, particularly necessary for good development. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
My own life values were shaped in great part by my mother, who instigated women’s clubs in my village. Women were able to organize and stand together. What inspired me most about their work was the power it gave them to assert their rights and the rights of their daughters, be it education or property inheritance. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
Development cooperation between nations is very important because it is one of the building blocks of shared peace, prosperity, and human rights for all. It is one of the antidotes to the poison of xenophobia. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
Inequality, climate change, and conflict are evicting millions from their homes. But these perils are being met with ‘anti-answers’ such as nationalism, closed borders, lies, and hatred. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
Far too many governments are cutting back on their investment in human development. Winnie Byanyima Read Quote
