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New UN report calls for UBI

New UN report calls for UBI

Photo by Nils Huenerfuerst on Unsplash Olivier De Schutter, UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, sent me his most recent report (attached). As you will see, §§ 54-57 contain a strong plea for UBI. To view the report, click here.

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Project DEEP report on cash transfers in India

Project DEEP report on cash transfers in India

Project DEEP, incorporated in 2023, is an organization in India implementing unconditional and direct cash transfers for poverty relief. DEEP's mission is to transfer money directly to people, so that they can carve their own path towards prosperity. Compelling global...

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How can Universal Basic Income Aid a Just Transition?

How can Universal Basic Income Aid a Just Transition?

On September 24th at 6pm EST Equal Right, in collaboration with the Cap and Share Climate Alliance (CASCA), will be hosting an event as part of NYC Climate Week 2024 titled ‘How can Universal Basic Income Aid a Just Transition?’ The event will take...

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Photos from all three days of the 2024 BIEN Congress

Photos from all three days of the 2024 BIEN Congress

Below you will find links to folders of photographs I took at the 2024 BIEN Congress held at the University of Bath on August 29-31. Not all sessions are covered. 2024-08-29 BIEN Congress Day 1 2024-08-29 BIEN Congress Day 2 2024-08-29 BIEN Congress Day 3 Click on the...

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BIEN Congresses

BIEN2024 was August 29–31 (more coming soon)

Papers, pictures, and videos from BIEN2023.


Basic Income

A Basic Income is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without means-test or work requirement. Read more


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