Taxing Rights Policies are Human Rights Policies

This publication titled "Taxing Rights Policies are Human Rights Policies" explores the link between taxation and human rights, particularly economic, social, and cultural rights. It synthesizes reports from the East African region, focusing on Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, to examine the concept of maximum available resources and its alignment with progressive realization as defined by the Convention on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. The publication discusses budgetary allocation trends in sectors promoting human rights and highlights the impact of tax incentives on inequality. It emphasizes the importance of domestic resource mobilization and progressive tax systems in fulfilling human rights obligations.