Winnie Byanyima : (7)

" The U.N. must be made more inclusive, accountable, democratic, effective, and reflective of a world in which political and economic power has shifted. " - Winnie Byanyima

" Civil society space provides the oxygen for citizens to participate and meaningfully hold their governments and the private sector to account – and ensure that decisions are made in the interest of the majority and not the few. Without it, citizens have limited space to dissent and challenge the elites. " - Winnie Byanyima

" Developing countries are losing significant tax revenues through corporate tax dodging. " - Winnie Byanyima

" Africa’s young population could be a huge economic asset if inequality were addressed. " - Winnie Byanyima

" We need to harness the boundless energy and creativity of our youth. " - Winnie Byanyima

" 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

" We have international organizations for health, trade, and football – even for coffee – but not tax. Why not? " - Winnie Byanyima