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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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