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Building People’s Power to Confront Extractivism - A Partnership Fireside Chat alongside the Alternative Mining Indaba,
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Building People’s Power to Confront Extractivism - A Partnership Fireside Chat alongside the Alternative Mining Indaba,
March 30, 2026

Across the discussions, participants reflected on the historical and contemporary dynamics shaping extractive governance in Africa. Speakers highlighted the continued influence of colonial economic st...

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The Pan African Creative Arts Youth Competition 2025 Compendium
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The Pan African Creative Arts Youth Competition 2025 Compendium
March 13, 2026

In 2025, YTJN launched the Pan-African Creative Arts Competition as one of its flagships. The initiative aims to empower and inspire African youth across different age groups to creatively explore and...

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YTJN Written Submission on Workstream I - March 2026
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YTJN Written Submission on Workstream I - March 2026
March 10, 2026

The current text remains purely aspirational; although six Parties requested greater specificity, including one explicit call to incorporate the Polluter Pays Principle, the January draft introduced n...

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YTJN Written Submissions On Workstream III - February 2026
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YTJN Written Submissions On Workstream III - February 2026
March 2, 2026

YTJN supports strong dispute prevention tools. However, Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) sit inside the transfer pricing model and assume lack of clarity can be solved through pre-clearance. This doe...

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YTJN Written Submissions On Workstream II - February 2026
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YTJN Written Submissions On Workstream II - February 2026
March 2, 2026

Adopt Significant Economic Presence (SEP) as the Primary Nexus Standard. Taxing rights should arise where a multinational enterprise maintains sustained and purposeful economic engagement within a jur...

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Pioneering Youth Agency in Policy Making in Kenya
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Pioneering Youth Agency in Policy Making in Kenya
February 26, 2026

The Taita Taveta Youth Service Act, assented in 2026, represents a milestone in youth-led policymaking in Kenya’s devolved governance framework. Originating from a youth manifesto in 2022, the Bill be...

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Kenya Youth Manifesto Asks
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Kenya Youth Manifesto Asks
February 25, 2026

The youth of Kenya are a most resourceful, innovative, and active segment of our society. It generates ideas and their applications to spur and catalyse social and economic transformation.

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 YTJN At The 3rd Intergovernmental Negotiations
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YTJN At The 3rd Intergovernmental Negotiations
February 18, 2026

YTJN sought to influence the Framework Convention to reflect fairness, equity, and development by advocating for strong language on the fair allocation of taxing rights, measures against tax evasion,...

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Centering Youth Voices in the Financing for Development Agenda -  YTJN 2025 Impact Report
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Centering Youth Voices in the Financing for Development Agenda - YTJN 2025 Impact Report
February 9, 2026

Youth For Tax Justice Network - 2025 Impact Report; In 2025, Youth for Tax Justice Network (YTJN) focused on one goal, to place youth priorities inside decisions on tax, public finance, trade, debt, a...

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United Nations Climate Change Conference - Uganda At COP30
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United Nations Climate Change Conference - Uganda At COP30
December 18, 2025

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YTJN Nairobi Tax Talks RoundUp: Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
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YTJN Nairobi Tax Talks RoundUp: Third Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
November 11, 2025

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Third Session of UN Tax Convention Negotiations Kicks Off in Nairobi as Governments Begin Text-Based Discussions
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Third Session of UN Tax Convention Negotiations Kicks Off in Nairobi as Governments Begin Text-Based Discussions
November 10, 2025

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Raila Odinga - The Flame That Lit A Continent
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Raila Odinga - The Flame That Lit A Continent
October 28, 2025

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The 2026-2031 Uganda National Youth Manifesto
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The 2026-2031 Uganda National Youth Manifesto
October 17, 2025

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Centering Youth In Global Tax Governance - Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding the UN Tax Convention
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Centering Youth In Global Tax Governance - Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding the UN Tax Convention
October 8, 2025

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Reimagining The Mbeki Report For A New Generation
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Reimagining The Mbeki Report For A New Generation
October 8, 2025

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The Taita Taveta County Youth Service Bill 2025
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The Taita Taveta County Youth Service Bill 2025
September 4, 2025

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National Youth And Children's Climate Change Statement - Uganda 2025
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National Youth And Children's Climate Change Statement - Uganda 2025
August 18, 2025

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Youth Letter to Delegates Negotiating the UN Tax Convention Negotiations
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Youth Letter to Delegates Negotiating the UN Tax Convention Negotiations
August 18, 2025

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Outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
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Outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
July 7, 2025

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Pan African Youth Perspectives on FFD
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Pan African Youth Perspectives on FFD
June 18, 2025

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2025 Lome Declaration On Debt
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2025 Lome Declaration On Debt
May 22, 2025

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The Southern Consultations In Windhoek Namibia 2023
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The Southern Consultations In Windhoek Namibia 2023
May 10, 2025

The Southern Consultations In Windhoek Namibia 2023

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What Government Needs To Consider In The FY 2025-26 health Sector Budget For Children
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What Government Needs To Consider In The FY 2025-26 health Sector Budget For Children
March 14, 2025

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