“Those who owe nothing fear nothing”: debt and power in the global economy

“Those who owe nothing fear nothing”: debt and power in the global economy

On 5 March 2026, Attiya Waris, United Nations Independent Expert on foreign debt, other international financial obligations and human rights, spoke at a panel discussion on advancing financing sustainable development in line with economic, social and cultural rights obligations held by the Human Rights Council at its 61st session in Geneva. #HRC61