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For me, growing up as an activist under an oppressive dictatorship in Uganda, the U.N. was a friend to those of us who fought our way to freedom, as it was for the millions who joined decolonization struggles in the African continent.

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The discrimination of women and girls goes to the core of any and all analyses of the world's economic, political, and environmental problems.

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High corruption and the influence of big business and the wealthy elite keeps the poorest Nigerians trapped in poverty and cut off from the benefits of economic growth and basic services. Some people - searching for the means to survive - became vulnerable to groups like Boko Haram.

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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.

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Rather than engineering our economies solely to maximise GDP, Africa's business and political leaders must build economies explicitly designed to end poverty and inequality.

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

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Governments should end the extreme concentration of wealth in order to end poverty. This means tackling tax dodging but also increasing taxes on wealth and high incomes to ensure a more level playing field and generate the billions of dollars needed to invest in healthcare, education, and job creation.

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The high price of medicines is crippling healthcare systems and denying people access to the treatments they so desperately need.

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Oxfam believes that any global talks to reform tax rules must include all countries, including the poorest.

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The move to a zero-carbon future is unstoppable.

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Biography

Nationality: Unknown

Type: Politician

Born: January 13th, 1959

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