Wealth Quotes by Winnie Byanyima

Having an economy that works for the 99% is achievable.

— Winnie Byanyima

Corporations are driving down wages and working conditions across the globe to maximize returns for their shareholders. They use their power and influence to…

— Winnie Byanyima

By empowering a woman, we empower a child. By educating a girl child, we make it possible for her to grow up to become…

— Winnie Byanyima

A global tax body would give all countries - not just the rich and powerful - an equal say in how the global rules…

— Winnie Byanyima

Governments should end the extreme concentration of wealth in order to end poverty. This means tackling tax dodging but also increasing taxes on wealth…

— Winnie Byanyima

You are not going to lift everybody out of poverty through the kindness of wealthy people.

— Winnie Byanyima

Climate change is the biggest threat to our chances of winning the fight against hunger.

— Winnie Byanyima

African countries lose billions every year because of tax dodging by big corporations and wealthy individuals. They lose billions more from overly generous tax…

— Winnie Byanyima

Billions of people are being left behind by economic growth.

— Winnie Byanyima

Tax abuse is a scourge on our global community, but especially for Africa.

— Winnie Byanyima

Global growth and development that is strong, sustainable, and inclusive requires the challenges of inequality to be met head-on.

— Winnie Byanyima

The move to a zero-carbon future is unstoppable.

— Winnie Byanyima

Developing countries can make great strides towards more progressive and effective taxation and spending through action within their own borders. But the damage caused…

— Winnie Byanyima

My own life values were shaped in great part by my mother, who instigated women's clubs in my village. Women were able to organize…

— Winnie Byanyima

The conniving, rich oilmen that were so desperate to prevent and frustrate the Paris Agreement found cheerleaders in Mr. Trump and his party. They…

— Winnie Byanyima