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Sira Vilardell

Sira Vilardell

Member of the Board of Directors of ECAS (Entitats Catalanes d'Acció Social) in the field of income guarantee and general director of the Fundació Surt.

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Poverty, work and Basic Income

Basic Income is the recognition of the value of life and the construction of economic freedom. An income for everyone that guarantees the basics and that, clearly, improves emotional well-being and does not discourage work.

Latest opinions

3 out of 10 children and adolescents grow up at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion in our home. The fight against childhood poverty is not only a matter of social justice and guaranteeing the recognized rights of children. It is also a challenge of collective intelligence. 

Trans people continue to face disproportionate rates of unemployment and job insecurity due to deep-rooted social prejudices and stigmas.

It is more necessary than ever to commit to multilateralism, dialogue, and the reduction of global military spending in order to address the escalation of global conflict.