A network of civil society organisations, such as the Tax Justice & Governance Platform, sought gender-responsive tax reforms in Kaduna state on Wednesday.

At a two-day capacity-building workshop for CSOs on advocacy for gender-responsive tax reforms, the coordinator of TJ & GP, Simeon Olatunde, emphasised the need for tax policies that consider the unique challenges faced by women.

Mr Olatunde argued that the current tax system was disproportionately affecting women and exacerbating existing gender inequalities. He stressed that gender-responsive tax reforms would promote fairness, equity, and economic empowerment for women.

He, therefore, said the workshop aimed to equip CSOs with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate inclusive tax policies.

Mr Olatunde also said that the engagement was to enhance the participants’ ability to identify and analyse gender gaps in the state’s tax systems, including policies, laws, and administrative processes.

He added that it was to build advocacy skills among women’s groups and CSOs for collectively engaging policymakers on gender-responsive tax reforms.

Mr Olatunde said the workshop promoted strategic partnerships among the stakeholders to advocate equitable and transformative tax policies.

He urged the state government to prioritise gender-responsive tax reforms, ensuring that tax policies address women’s specific needs and challenges.

(NAN)