by Peter Knight | Nov 10, 2023 | News
The Basic Income Earth Network Congress 2024 is being hosted at the University of Bath, UK from the 29th-31st of August 2024. The theme for the Congress is Reclaiming the Future: Basic Income and Socioecological Transformation. The event aims to hold political and academic discussions on the role a basic income and allied ideas and movements can play in a just and sustainable transformation.
We are now accepting contributions, in the forms of panels, roundtables, sessions, workshops, performances and activities, to help co-shape the agenda for the Congress. This is not a call for papers, which will follow early next year. We aim to attract participation and partnerships from a wide range of actors, movements and organizations to make this a truly rich and transformative festival of ideas. This includes those not traditionally within the basic income fold, and even those critical of the idea. The full Call for Contributions can be found here. The deadline for submissions is 15th of January 2024.
Please share this far and wide in your networks, basic income and otherwise. Please all feel free to reach out to us to further clarify or discuss any ideas you may have at biencongress2024@gmail.com.
by Peter Knight | Nov 8, 2023 | News
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Dortmund, October 31, 2023] – UBI4ALL, a pioneering organization committed to
advancing the concept of Unconditional Basic Income (UBI) worldwide, is thrilled to
announce the 5th raffle of its Basic Income Initiative.
On December 17, 2023, UBI4ALL will award a life-changing €9,600 per year (€800
per month) to a fortunate recipient, transcending borders to empower individuals with
financial stability. Read more
by Peter Knight | Nov 4, 2023 | News
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“This workshop is presented by the History and Philosophy Department of the University of New Orleans in collaboration with the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society, at the University of Minho, and the Justice Studies Program at the University of New Orleans. It will be held at the University of New Orleans, February 22-23, 2024 at the Dougie Hitt Conference Room, at the Library, room 407, 2000 Lakeshore Dr, New Orleans, LA 70148.
The workshop is organized by Sara Bizarro (University of New Orleans) and Roberto Merrill (UBIECO project at the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society/University of Minho).” Read more:
by Peter Knight | Oct 23, 2023 | News
“Time has always been political. Throughout history, how most people use their time has been defined and controlled by the powerful. Today is no exception. But we can reclaim control, and in this book, the pioneering economist Guy Standing shows us how.
The ancient Greeks organised time into five categories: work, labour, recreation, leisure and contemplation. Labour was onerous, while the keys to a good life were self-chosen work and leisure (schole), which included participation in public life and lifelong education. Yet now our jobs are supposed to provide all meaning in life; our time outside labour is considered simply ‘time off’, and politicians prioritise jobs above all else.
Today, we are experiencing the age of chronic uncertainty. Stress and mental illness are on the rise as more and more time is being stolen from us in myriad ways, particularly from the vulnerable and those in the precariat.”
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by Peter Knight | Sep 17, 2023 | News
BIEN is recruiting for a new paid position as Asia/Pacific Hub Coordinator. The deadline to submit applications is 31 January 2024.
The Asia/Pacific Coordinator will be responsible for formalizing BIEN structures and operations in the Asia/Pacific region with respect to its current and potential affiliates and members; growing the conversation around and movement towards UBI.
Applicants need to submit a CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and fit for the position and email them to diana.bashur@basicincome.org.
To view the job description, requirements, and application information, click here.
