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November 9, 2023

Towards a UN Tax Convention: Key Resources!

We encourage you to go through this list of compiled resources on the #UNTaxConvention process curated by the Civil Society FfD Mechanism

Official UNDESA link to the Ad Hoc Committee to Draft Terms of Reference for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
Interventions from Civil Society: Interventions From Civil Society AD HOC Committee Negotiations
Collective submission on 170+ organizations: Joint submission on behalf of over 170 organizations and trade unions to the UN Tax process
The FfD Chonicle at the UN Tax Convention Negotiations:
Frequently asked questions about the UN Tax Convention process: Q&A on the United Nations and International Tax Cooperation
Database of Governments supporting an international UN Tax Body: Database: Governments supporting an intergovernmental UN tax body and/or UN Tax Convention
Civil Society Proposal for a UN Tax Convention
Civil Society FfD Mechanism Thematic Briefing: Domestic Resource Mobilisation
Press Release: CSOs support Africa Group’s Resolution Calling for a UN Tax Convention!
Statement: CSOs welcome the United Nations Secretary General’s advance unedited tax report
Letter: 200+ Civil Society Organizations and Trade Unions Support UN Draft Resolution for Inclusive Tax Cooperation

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August 20, 2024

Press Release: In a Win for Tax Justice, Countries Adopt the Terms of Reference for the UN Tax Convention

In a historic step forward in the fight for a fair and effective international tax system, States have overwhelmingly voted to adopt the terms of reference for the UN Tax Convention, the mandate for the new global tax rules. The vote took place on Friday 16 August at the UN Headquarters in New York.

August 17, 2024

Press Release: Last Push to Finalise the Terms of Reference for the UN Tax Convention

In a historic step forward in the fight for a fair and effective international tax system, the Chair has released the final draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UN Tax Convention). This text is expected to be voted upon Friday, August 16th at 3pm EST at the UN Headquarters.

August 13, 2024

Press Release: A Step Forward in the UN Tax Convention Negotiations

The second session of negotiations to finalise the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UN Tax Convention) is ongoing at the UN Headquarters in NYC. The negotiations started July 29th and will conclude this Friday, August 16th. On Sunday, the Ad Hoc Committee released the revised draft text which contains many elements urgently needed to deliver on international tax justice.