BWP publishes essay series reflecting on the legacy of 75 years of IMF and World Bank policies and power.
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Tunisia Commission seeks reparations for human rights violations from IMF and World Bank
Bretton Woods Institutions found to share responsibility for social unrest leading to serious human rights violations.
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World Bank China project raises 'crimes against humanity' concerns
Bank responds to allegations with investigation into whether its China lending could be going to internment camps.
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IFC announces changes to environmental and social framework after loss of immunity in the US
IFC announces changes to environment and social safeguards after historic United States Supreme Court ruling.
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Landmark report finds attacks on human rights defenders in name of 'development' on the rise
World Bank and IFC identified as key funders of projects that endanger human rights defenders.
Finance
Background
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes: Shifting the IFI Narrative to Progressive Gender-just Taxation
Notes from the Civil Society Policy Forum session on 12 April on the changing international tax landscape from a feminist perspective and challenging IFIs’ role in shaping it at the World Bank and IMF's 2019 Spring Meetings.
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Will IMF stick its head in the sand on human rights Guiding Principles?
UN releases Guiding Principles on human rights impact assessments of economic reforms, begging the question of how the IMF will respond.
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Analysis
World Bank’s vision of work leaves it isolated from the international community
World Bank's vision of the changing nature of work clashes with the feminist community, civil society, trade unions and international organisations.
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Commentary
World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings marred by clampdown on People’s Global Conference
Clampdown on civil society leaves stain on this year’s Annual Meetings, as global civic space is increasingly under threat
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Civil society calls for more protection of human rights defenders in development as IFC publishes position
Defenders in Development Campaign welcomes IFC’s position on retaliation against human rights defenders in development but call for more specific actions
