#Austerity policies violate #humanrights, says a specialized body of the#OAS endausterity.org/austerity-p… Those imposing austerity are responsible, but also the international financial institutions that impose them as conditionalities and the rich-countries that govern them.

At the “Human Rights to End Poverty” Stone in Paris,the Intern.Comm. for EndPovertyDay denounced austerity policies and that “using wars as an excuse", public funds are shifted from social services to military purposes and thus push millions into poverty”. endausterity.org/oct-17-comm…

#Austerity measures reduce approval, drive protests, and raise the odds of a government crisis, says a new study on the political impact of an economic recipe. Imposed in difficult times, austerity has contributed to the rise of #populist parties in Europe socialeurope.eu/austerity-er…

Healthy life expectancy declines in the UK due to #austerity. endausterity.org/healthy-lif… Britain’s health deterioration “coincides with the introduction of austerity policies in the early 2010s but austerity is notably absent from many major reports and most of the media coverage”.

Argentina's beef consumption falls to lowest level in 20 years as a result of austerity measures. Milei's adjustment plan included cuts equivalent to nearly one-third of public spending, symbolized by the image of a chain saw. abcnews.com/International/wi…

Bolivia: Protests against austerity force cabinet reshuffle. President Rodrigo Paz announced the creation of an Economic and Social Council on May 21, in an attempt to calm the massive popular protests against austerity policies. endausterity.org/bolivia-pro…

IMF imposes regressive taxes in Moldova. Under a new agreement with the IMF, the government committed itself to reduce its deficit by regressive policies such as “broadening the VAT”, wage reform and “simplifying” (probably meaning reducing) income taxes. endausterity.org/imf-imposes…

#Argentina’s long & turbulent history with @IMFNews is a clear example of how #debt burden can undermine sovereignty. For Aylén, the #RealCostOfDebt is the heavy repression she & her community face fighting for their right to live on their ancestral lands 👇

Session concluded | Pre-AFSD 2026 – Session 3 Today’s session on “Reclaiming Economic Justice” brought forward critical discussions on the structural drivers of multidimensional inequalities in the Arab region and the urgent need to rethink prevailing economic models. Speakers highlighted how austerity policies, corruption and illicit financial flows, unequal economic structures, and the invisibility of care work continue to deepen inequalities and limit pathways toward equitable development. The discussion emphasized the importance of shifting toward rights-based, inclusive, and locally driven economic frameworks that challenge dominant growth paradigms and prioritize social justice. We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers and moderator for this rich discussion: @RBissio (End Austerity Campaign Coordinator) Katherine Wilkins (Transparency International) Bryony Steyn (UNESCWA) @LinaAH1 (The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship) 🎙 Moderated by Salma Hussein (EIPR) 🔴 Join us for the final session on Thursday 7 May 👉 Register here: bit.ly/3QotcUi 🎧 Simultaneous interpretation (Arabic–English) available

Research shows that growth-oriented strategies accompanied by redistribution policies are the most promising path to recovery across the Global South. Rather than imposing cookie-cutter #austerity programs, the #IMF should be following the evidence. project-syndicate.org/commen…

Austerity impose significant hardships on the poor while allowing the wealthy to continue accumulating profits. #Austerity in the Global South, just launched by @IBONFoundation shows what's wrong with the examples of Argentina, Pakistan and Zambia. iboninternational.org/downlo…

Austerity is good... #Austerity is a virtue that all civilizations have praised. But the "austerity policies" endorsed by the #WorldBank and the #IMF actually ressemble what the classic Greek called "hybris" the humilliating crime of arrogant excess. endausterity.org/austerity-i…

In new guest analysis for our #ObserverSummer25 @CllrGunawardena argues @IMFNews failed approach to debt sustainability and #austerity in Sri Lanka adds evidence for urgent need of IFA reform, including a @UN debt workout mechanism tinyurl.com/SriLankaIMF

🩺 Health is a right, not a privilege. We demand action to achieve #SDG3: ✅ Public healthcare for all ✅ Decent jobs in health & care ✅ Safe workplaces ✅ Public control of medicines ✅ Recognition of unpaid care work 🔗 Read the full list of demands on ituc-csi.org/timefor8 #TIMEFOR8 #HLPF2025 #NewSocialContract #Goal3 #2030Agenda #SDG #SDGs @csa_tuca @itucasiapacific @ituc_africa @atuc @etuc_ces @Cutchile