The IBAHRI has convened a task force on illicit financial flows, poverty and human rights to analyse how illicit financial flows, and specifically the proceeds of tax evasion, impact on poverty and subsequently affect the enforcement of economic-socio and cultural rights (ESCR). The IBAHRI Task Force will provide conclusions and recommendations for governments and legal professionals on how the international community can enhance international tax cooperation and develop public policy on corporate taxing rights for developing countries, as well as the right for citizens to benefit from these policies through basic public services: food, health and education.
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Terms of reference:
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To investigate linkages between illicit financial flows, human rights and poverty and in particular to examine the extent to which illicit financial flows and commercial tax evasion impact on poverty and subsequently affect the implementation and enforcement of ESCR;
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To analyse human rights norms and international regulations applicable to tax matters;
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To examine any relevant related matters, including the responsibilities of all stakeholders;
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To write and publish a book containing the findings of the Task Force, with recommendations.
Goals and Objectives
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To publish an innovative report containing findings and a set of recommendations on the interaction between illicit financial flows, poverty and human rights;
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To widely disseminate the report with the view of pushing the issue of tax evasion and human rights onto global policy agendas, and sustaining discussion thereafter;
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To incite multi-level policy changes in the area of tax evasion and ECSR adjudication to help end global poverty.
Read about the Task Force's first plennary meeting on 29-30 March 2012