Children Are Protectors of the Future
Research has shown that poverty, violence and other challenges faced by young children, especially girls, are a deterrence in achieving their potential and dreams. This is because, when at a very tender age young minds are sexually, physically and emotionally abused, harassed, and due to poverty faced with poor sanitation, poor health and do not […]
Individualism Vs Family
What about the family? According to article 16.3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “the family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.” Within the family we can find two distinct types of relationships. First, the affinity ties between spouses (also known […]
Conservative or Progressive?
Every once in a while we face the question: Should we be conservative or progressive. Limits have been well established: no one who identifies with conservatism will promote any idea related to progressivism and vice versa. This has created a huge polarization in our societies. Does this have any logic? Apparently we are being victims […]
Heated discussion over Sustainable Development on the ISF
Despite the intensive schedule and overnight negotiations, participants still showed high spirits while engaging in the discussions on sustainable development, entrepreneurship and human capital on the third day of the WYA International Solidarity Forum. Among the discussions today, there was a key word that was mentioned repeatedly: “Investing.” During a lecture given by Andreas Wildmer, […]
Learning from a UN Ambassador
H.E. Carlos Garcia, the Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations, graced the participants of the International Solidarity Forum to talk about the United Nations as a key actor in facilitation and mediation of discussion between nations. In the United Nations, countries have the ability to speak out for policies in different levels […]
Global Health Challenges
“One of the biggest public health challenges that we face is the demographic transition globally.”- Dr. Douglas Noble The 10th Annual International Solidarity Forum opened with an insightful lecture and discussion on Sustainable Development and the Healthcare system given by Dr. Douglas Noble. During the presentation, he explained that one of the major challenges to […]
What Is the Role of the State in Development?
The plight of who should control the commanding heights of the economy has long troubled humanity. What would be more beneficial for mankind? A state-controlled economy or a market-driven one? Centuries of discourse have argued for and against both sides. But up until now, it is still, in my opinion, one of the prime predicaments of society. Scholars are still discussing […]
The Philippines Does Not Need A Reproductive Health Bill
This Blog post was written in response to this article that appeared in the Guardian. In “Philippines needs resolute political support on reproductive health,” Melissa Upreti of the Center for Reproductive Rights explains in her view how the new reproductive health law—which won’t go into effect until 120 days after its original effective date of […]
Who is man, that you are mindful of him?
On the 21st of March, the United Nations celebrated World Down Syndrome Day! This day marked an amazing opportunity to bring to the forefront testimonials and viable experiences while raising awareness of this issue, which is so often put aside to allow more “relevant” issues (such as the International Day of Happiness which, and is […]
Happy Birthday World Youth Alliance: Maria’s Musings
Some memories and advice from one of our long serving and dedicated staff members, Maria Grizzetti. 1.What first attracted you to WYA? The mission of WYA was the first thing that made WYA attractive. To promote the dignity of the human person means addressing the problems young people face, the ethical issues, and the real […]