The International Basic Income Week https://basicincomeweek.org is a self-organized participatory week which is organized in september during the 38th week of the year. A lot can be done, from spreading the news to friends to organizing your own event with films, speakers or creative action. We welcome new participants who can share time, money or ideas! Get in touch with your regional group or th
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-> History and Mottos of International Basic Income Week (IBIW):
How it started
For the week of basic income, a call went ahead in 2006. Matthias Dilthey called for a day of basic income, which unfortunately received little support at the time.
2008 - "Social security in capitalism"
1st International Basic Income Week September 15th-21st, 2008 https://www.woche-des-grundeinkommens.eu/historie/aufruf-zur-beteiligung-an-der-woche-des-grundeinkommens/
The first week of the basic income was held in 2008 and was designed as a sub-project of the EU-funded project "Basic Income on the way to Europe." was initiated by Günter Sölken, of the idea in the context of the Basic Income Network Germany was advancing. It was, together with the Basic Income Network and Social Cohesion, Austria, Switzerland BIEN and of Attack Germany, Attack Austria and Attac Switzerland, and with the help of many independent basic income initiatives in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and brought to the public.
2009 - "Basic Income: An answer to the crisis: road to the future"
2nd International Basic Income Week September 14th-20th, 2009 https://www.grundeinkommen.de/09/09/2009/2-woche-des-grundeinkommens-vom-14-20092009.html
In 2009, a significant expansion took place. From various initiatives was a call started, at which finally 247 organizations and over 2,800 individuals have participated. The site was developed into a showcase of activity and creativity. Countless ideas, suggestions, and actually planned actions have been set. https://www.woche-des-grundeinkommens.eu
The editorial supervisor in 2009 was Martina Steinheuer.
2011 - "Basic Income in Europe"
4th International Basic Income Week September 19th-25th, 2011 https://www.woche-des-grundeinkommens.eu/historie/aufruf-zur-4-internationalen-woche-des-grundeinkommens/
The 4th International Week of the basic income was from 19 to 25.9. 2011 with a focus on "Basic Income in Europe". In Germany and Austria, there were about one hundred events and activities: discussions, workshops, readings, theater and film screenings, exhibitions, etc. Press Release of the network to the 4th International Week of the basic income 19 - 25.9.2011 (German)
2012 - "ways to basic income"
5th International Basic Income Week September 17th-23rd, 2012 https://www.woche-des-grundeinkommens.eu/historie/aufruf-2012/
The fifth International Week of the basic income was from 17 to 23.9.2012 - right after the BIEN World Congress (September 14 to 16 in Munich) - with the focus on "ways to basic income" instead.
2013 - "basic income a human right"
6th International Basic Income Week September 16th-22nd, 2013 https://www.grundeinkommen.de/03/06/2013/6-internationale-woche-des-grundeinkommens.html
In 2013 the year of the European Citzens Initiative for Unconditional Basic Income , "basic income a human right", a further internationalization of the 6th week of basic income took place. The Netherlands organized the "week van het basisinkomen" but not much action was involved, we were al to busy collecting signatures.
2015 - "UBI: A Safety Net for Life“
8th International Basic Income Week September 14th-20th, 2015 https://basicincomeweek.org/8th-international-basic-income-week-2015/
The following 19 countries participated: Belgium, China, Danmark, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Malawi, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Sweden, Swiss, Zimbabwe, Spain, South Korea, Hungary, USA. Further eight countries have participated on the internet: Australia, Brasil, Bulgaria, Finland, India, Italy, Mozambic, New Zealand, Zambia, South Africa.
2017 - "Unconditional Basic Income is affordable!"
10th International Basic Income Week September 18th-24th, 2017 https://basicincomeweek.org/10th-international-basic-income-week-25-30-sept-2017/
The Basic Income Week is a self-organised participatory week. A lot can be done, from spreading the news to friends to organising your own event with films, speakers or creative action. We can help with finding presenters and promoting your event with our shared website https://basicincomeweek.org. This year there was the start of the Videothon Playlist
2018 - "Basic Income: an income you can count on!"
11th International Basic Income Week September 17th-23rd, 2018 https://basicincomeweek.org/11th-international-basic-income-week-17-23-sept-2018/
Everyone needs an income to be able to live and work to our full potential. Employment is not a guarantee for a dependable income. People need a source of income they can count on – unconditional basic income!
2019 - "Money – let´s make this invention work for everyone"
12th International Basic Income Week September 16th-22nd, 2019 https://basicincomeweek.org/12th-international-basic-income-week-16-22-sept-2019/
Money is just an invention – not a Iaw of physics. The rules around money valuation, creation, distribution are man-made. Do they work for you? Or are they causing stress, shame, and destruction in your Iife,family and environment? Let’s recreate these rules and make money work for all people!
2020 - "Basic Income: Freedom to Choose"
13th International Basic Income Week September 14th-20th, 2020 https://basicincomeweek.org/motto-for-ubiweek-2020-basic-income-freedom-to-choose/
During the corona pandemic a we did not go on the streets but posted a photo with the hashtag #talkonyourwalk and held zoom sessions
Suggest a Motto for the 13th Basic Income Week
2021 - "Basic Income: forward to a better world!"
14th International Basic Income Week September 20th-26th, 2021 https://basicincomeweek.org/ibiw2021/
Registration is now open for the BIEN 2026 Congress, the global gathering on unconditional basic income. Prospective attendees can sign up to participate in discussions, presentations, and networking with researchers, advocates, and policymakers. https://zurl.co/34iKf
07/02/2026
Happy New Year 2026 Basic Income Week Supporters,
now you can vote till end of February 2026 for a Motto to the 19th International Basic Income Week Mo-Su 14th-20th September 2026 at https://basicincomeweek.org/vote-your-motto-for-2026/ You can choose up to three different favorite mottos.
If you would like to design the chosen Motto in March 2026 on a voluntary basis for our Website and Social Media logo, banner, profile picture, main event cover and additional a poster, please contact us at https://basicincomeweek.org/contact-form/ or Social Media messenger Facebook/Instagram/TikTok/Bluesky or Email info(at)basicincomeweek.org
The following 25 mottos you can vote for:
1) AI Works for Us – Basic Income Sets Us Free
2) Basic Income: Dignity at Work, Security at Home.
3) Basic Income: Empowered Citizens, Unfiltered Voices.
4) Basic Income: Empowered Lives, Protected Borders.
5) Basic Income: Ending Silence, Empowering Voices.
6) Basic Income: Excellence Our Goal
7) Basic Income: Independent People, Indestructible Societies.
8 ) Basic Income: Invest in People, Harvest Society.
9) Basic Income: No Fear to Speak, No Fear to Stand.
10) Basic Income: Raising the floor, not capping the ceiling.
11) Basic Income: Secure Lives, Creative Minds, Vibrant Cultures.
12) Basic Income: Secure Lives, Fearless Voices, True Democracy.
13) Basic Income: Secure Lives, Free Choices, Stronger Nations.
14) Basic Income: Secure Lives. Stable Homes. Sustainable Nations.
15) Basic Income: Stable Lives, Thriving Societies.
16) Basic Income: Unlocking the Voice
17) Basic Income: You win, I win, together we grow winning
18) Basic Income – A Human Future in the Age of AI
19) Basic Income – Sharing the Benefits of Automation
20) Basic Income – When Machines Work, People Thrive
21) BASIC INCOME means being Independent
22) BASIC INCOME means COUNTER POWER
23) Basic Income opens doors
24) For a universal Basic Income in a globalized world
25) Unconditional Basic Income - The answer to AI
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