Sharing the world’s wealth through a basic income guarantee
Article / 4th January 2017World Basic Income (WBI) is a campaign organisation with a proposal to achieve greater social justice through the provision of unconditional cash transfers. World basic income differs from national-level basic income initiatives in that it would gather money at the global level, and distribute it to every person worldwide.
The case for sharing and hope in 2017
Article / 22nd December 2016As the world situation continues to deteriorate, there is every hope that 2017 will see a critical new actor emerge on the international stage: a colossal movement of massed goodwill that demands an emergency response from governments to life-threatening poverty and hunger.
Are we stuck with inequality?
Article / 20th December 2016Can we get back to the equalizing, ‘share-the-wealth’ policies of the post-war era? Of course we can — the obstacles are political, not economic, writes Robert Kuttner.
Awakening the heart for a great transition: an interview with Share The World’s Resources
Article / 19th December 2016Vincent Lassalle is a political researcher who is currently undertaking a 9 month long study focused on the question of post-industrial transition. During his recent time in London, UK, he visited STWR to learn more about our work and perspectives on international economic sharing as central to the process of global transformation.
Towards a common platform to fight inequality
Article / 14th December 2016The Fight Inequality Alliance aims to bring together activists and organisations to tackle inequality globally and within all countries. The Alliance stands together to build a world of greater equality – where all people’s rights are respected and fulfilled, a world of shared prosperity, opportunity and dignity, living within the planet’s boundaries. Read the current draft of the shared vision below.