WYA Europe Hosts Down Syndrome Conference in European Parliament
21 March 2023 – In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day 2023, World Youth Alliance Europe organized a conference on the topic of ‘Social Integration of Individuals with Trisomy 21 in European Society’ at the European Parliament in Brussels. The conference gathered over 40 attendees including several experts, civil society leaders, scholars, and Members of […]
Healing Memory and Identity
Isabel waits patiently in the hallway, as I’m still interviewing Jack. “We’ll be just a few more minutes I say” and she eagerly nods her head and closes the door. Jack returns to the discussion of his sister and how difficult she is to love; and yet, he says, “I can’t hate her. It’s a […]
2023 United Nations Population Commission Prioritized Sex Ed, Fails Consensus
April 10-14, 2023 — “They can promote the aspect of… comprehensive sexuality education in their national context[s]…[but] one country’s priorities cannot be made [a] priority for all,” Pakistan’s representative stated at the final day of the negotiations for the draft resolution of the 56th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) at the […]
Even a Small Donation to WYA Can Make a Big Impact on More Young People
“In the famous ‘Pink Flyer’ that was the birth of WYA, one of the main concerns was issues related to education and development. If all countries get this education foundation right, we will raise a generation of youth who stand up for truth.” – Hannah Moturi, PINK FLYER GIVING SOCIETY MEMBER Hannah Moturi (Kenya) […]
Don’t Wait to Become Millionaire to Start Giving to WYA
“Stand up in solidarity for what is right and your giving will count for a lifetime.” – Dannis Ogola, PINK FLYER GIVING SOCIETY MEMBER It was a search for an organization that changed lives for the better that led Dannis Ogola (Kenya) to WYA. With an interest in public policy, Dannis believes person-centered ideologies shape […]
Highlighting Person-Centered Solutions at Side Event for the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Conversations about Women, Health, Education and Technology at the United Nations… with Human Dignity at the Center On March 14th, the World Youth Alliance (WYA), the Holy See Mission and the FEMM Foundation organized a side event during the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) entitled “Elevating the Standards […]
Exploring the Conditions for Decent and Productive Labor at the 61st Commission on Social Development
Wednesday, February 15th was the last day of the 61st session of the Commission on Social Development. The theme of the session was “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda […]
WYA’s Recommendations for the 67th Commission on the Status of Women
Invest in human dignity education. This is foundational to help children to: develop an understanding of their inestimable worth as persons develop an understanding of their ability to make a positive impact on their societies develop an ability to recognize and make responsible choices develop an attitude of perseverance and resilience in light of life’s […]
Incredible… UN Women Refused to Hear WYA’s 67th Commission on the Status of Women Recommendations
Yesterday, Tuesday February 21st, 2023 from 9am-12pm EST UN Women convened a Pre-CSW67 (Commission on the Status of Women) Virtual Youth Forum to discuss a set of Global Youth and Adolescent Recommendations. Less than 12 hours before the consultation UN Women shared the draft Recommendations with registrants. WYA and its outstanding team of global advocacy […]
Meet the 2023 Viktor Frankl Awardees
The World Youth Alliance (WYA) is delighted to present the Viktor Frankl Award to outstanding members from Kenya, Poland, Mexico, Tunisia, the Philippines, and the United States of America. Now in its sixth year, the Viktor Frankl Award is presented to exemplary WYA members who have made significant and vital contributions in upholding WYA’s mission […]