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Report

21 Apr 2017

Author:
Civil 7

Civil society policy recommendations to G7 highlight importance of intl. human rights standards

"Civil Society Priority Policy Points"

There are signs showing that the economic system is not working well. Its impacts on people: inequalities in and among countries are growing and evident. Its effects on the planet is also fully apparent. Both of these point to the insufficiency of the existing policies. Addressing these inequalities, as a means of contributing to poverty reduction and to build a peaceful global community, while also preserving our planet [...] calls for bold and urgent action...

[C]ivil society organisations recommend that:

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a roadmap for achieving a more equal world...

The world faced a financial crisis in 2008 and prevention of the next crisis requires G7 leadership and agreement on solutions. Additionally, it’s important to recognize the impact of tax evasion and corruption, on the developing world, as well as their dependence on loans...

[A] rights-based approach [to migration] is adopted, as the necessary condition under which human mobility can become an opportunity for human and economic growth...

G7 leaders commit to the principle of responsibility-sharing [...] in line with international human rights standards and foster opportunities for economic growth, social cohesion, protection and stability for all people on the move...