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The UN General Assembly is expected to approve the terms of reference for negotiation of a Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFCITC) in November. This will be the latest milestone in an historic initiative to shift global standard setting on tax cooperation from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which only represents the interests of the 38 most industrialized nations, to the UN, where all countries have a voice.

We unequivocally condemn the violent evictions and racist attacks targeting poor black communities in South Africa, particularly the members of Abahlali baseMjondolo, who have long led the struggle for land, dignity, and justice. We affirm our solidarity with Abahlali baseMjondolo and the communities they represent, whose humanity and right to adequate housing are non-negotiable. Their struggle is tied to the broader fight for economic, social, and cultural rights around the world.

As COP29 continues in Baku, climate justice advocates gathered for press conference to underscore that addressing loss and damage from climate change is not an act of charity, but a fundamental human rights obligation.