Taxation and human rightss 2014, para. 79a

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[States must realize the full potential of tax collection as a tool to generate revenue for the fulfilment of human rights obligations and to redress discrimination and inequality. Human rights principles regarding participation, transparency, accountability and non-discrimination should be followed throughout the whole revenue-raising cycle. For this purpose, States should:] Seek to increase tax revenue in a manner compatible with their human rights obligations of non-discrimination and equality, and increase the allocation of revenues collected to budget areas that contribute to the enjoyment of human rights;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
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Special Procedures' report
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  • Governance & Rule of Law
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2014
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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79a