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What is a “red line”?

The red line is a “symbolic boundary or limit that should not be crossed, indicating a point of no return or a refusal to negotiate further on a particular issue”. For the Fight Inequality Alliance, the red line is an…

What is important about the G20 Summit?

The G20 (Group of 20) is an international forum of governments and central bank governors of 19 countries, with the European Union and the African Union. Together they account for over 85% of the global GDP. This combined economic weight…

Who are the 1%?

The 1% refers to a small, elite group of wealthiest individuals that benefits from a system built on inequality. They are those who control a disproportionate share of wealth, resources, and political influence.

Who are the 99%

We the 99% are the people of the Global Majority. We are rural farmers and informal workers. We are township youth and precarious migrants. We are workers, land defenders, caregivers, artists, and activists. We are housekeepers, teachers, fisherfolk, miners, market…

What can you do?

You can get involved by joining like-minded activists and changemakers near you in the fight against inequality. Join the Black Band Friday on the 20th of January, 2023 – Here’s how to join You can use this map to find…

Why do we need to tax the rich?

Wealth taxes on the richest in all our societies, as well as increased corporate taxation would raise trillions of dollars. This is money that we need to redistribute, to build societies and economies that work for ordinary people and leave…

What are we demanding?

We want governments to tax the rich and for People’s Recovery Plans to Covid-19. Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, billionaires have increased their wealth by an astonishing 68%, while many people have experienced unprecedented levels of inequality. Many people have…

Why do we protest against Davos?

We are at an extreme point in history where billionaire wealth is spiraling out of control, while billions face a daily struggle to survive. Multiple crises have converged from vaccine inequality to unemployment, from our rights to protest to our…

What is Davos?

Davos is a Swiss ski resort where the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings are held. During Davos, the top 1% do deals and discuss issues that affect everyone. The world’s political and economic elite gather to tackle global issues such…