Advocacy Academy
The WYA Advocacy Academy is a training program designed for individuals with a desire to engage advocacy in the defense of human dignity. The Advocacy Academy discusses current global policy debates and equips participants with the knowledge to develop person-centered responses. During the training program, WYA members will study the WYA White Papers. These papers examine complex issues, explain WYA’s positions in response to current global debates, and address the most significant topics in global policy discussions and in key international proposals. These WYA White Papers:
- are important resources for learning person-centered international policy and human rights issues situated in the context of the dignity of the person;
- provide accurate information about international law;
- are based on research and evidence;
- are designed to equip everyone, from new members to policymakers, with the knowledge to develop policies that are effective and appropriate to their national and local contexts.
Participants may choose to participate in the live class sessions (highly recommended) or they may follow the course in an asynchronous manner.
Questions? Email education@wya.net!
The WYA Advocacy Academy (AA) is a training program designed to educate certified WYA members on current global policy debates and equip them with the knowledge to develop person-centered responses. The WYA Advocacy Academy is intended for WYA members wishing to actively engage in global policy debates and, therefore, equips them with the knowledge to develop person-centered responses within their local communities as well as multilateral fora. During the AA, certified WYA members will study the WYA White Papers. These papers examine complex issues, explain WYA’s positions in response to current global debates, and address the most significant topics in global policy discussions and in key international proposals.
The training is offered to anyone who has signed the WYA charter and is interested in becoming an advocate for human dignity. A useful (but not required) preparation for the Advocacy Academy is WYA’s Certified Training Program (CTP). You may learn more about the CTP and enroll online at www.wya.net/ctp.
Questions? Email education@wya.net!
There is a 20 USD training fee (20€ for WYA Europe trainees) to participate in the Advocacy Academy.
The fees collected will directly support the work of the regional offices, especially in providing scholarships to accepted trainees, and growing the other educational programs such as the Certified Training Program, Internship Program, and the Human Dignity Curriculum.
Note: All payments are final and non-transferable.
All Advocacy Certifications come with these benefits:
- Access to digital Advocacy Academy materials
- Access to six sessions (approx. 12 hours)
- Live Q&A with a Certified Advocacy Trainer at the end of every live session
- Study guides in the form of fact sheets and infographics
- A PDF Certificate of Completion
- A Badge of Certification for your LinkedIn account
- Exclusive Advocacy Academy Global Alumni Community
- Advocacy Briefings and Virtual Meet-ups
- Networking Opportunities with fellow WYA leaders
- An opportunity to represent WYA at advocacy conferences (e.g., United Nations Commissions, Organization of American States General Assembly, European Union)
- Priority selection for the WYA Advocacy Internship Program
Questions? Email education@wya.net!
Global Batch 1
Dates: Feb 12 to March 26, 2025
Application Period: until Feb 8, 2025
Questions? Email education@wya.net!
