"A tax system is important because of what it can pay for, but also for how it works. When we pay taxes, we expect something back from the state; it strengthens the relationship and accountability between us and our governments. It also pays for what private finance shouldn't: our needs for healthcare, education and social security."
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Winnie Byanyima is a prominent Ugandan politician and human rights advocate, celebrated for her tireless work in the fields of social justice and gender equality. Born on April 13, 1959, in Uganda, she has significantly influenced global discussions as the Executive Director of Oxfam International and previously served as the head of the African Union’s Health and Social Policy Division. Byanyima's unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes and her advocacy for the marginalized have solidified her legacy as a leading voice for change in society.
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"Governments, the investor and business community, and civil society organizations and public representatives need to work together to ensure the necessary foundations are in place to align private finance to guarantee sustainable and equitable development and poverty reduction."
Winnie Byanyima"If the civil society is not transparent, honest, and accountable, then you cannot be a champion of social justice."
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