The Civil Society Collective Statement on Public Services, endorsed by a global coalition of civil society organizations, calls for urgent action to protect and strengthen public services as the foundation of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. As world leaders gather for the World Social Summit for Development (WSSD), COP30, and the G20, the collective urges governments to prioritise universal access to quality education, health, social protection, energy, water, and sanitation through robust public financing and inclusive policies. The statement highlights the dangers of privatization and austerity, emphasises the need for ambitious reforms to the international financial system, and demands measurable progress towards gender, racial, and economic equality. By centring public services in global policy decisions, the signatories advocate for a just transition, resilient economies, and the fulfilment of human rights for all.
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