¡ESPERANZA! Closing the Gap: The Role of the Family in Supporting Persons with Disabilities
On the 49th Commission on Social Development- February 16, 2011 The World Youth Alliance recognizes the critical need to highlight the dignity of people living with disabilities, and to find ways to reduce the conditions of poverty associated with disability. In valuing and protecting the most vulnerable, societies are built up in solidarity, a vital […]
WYANA Applauds Justin Bieber
Pop star Justin Bieber should be commended for his recent statements about abortion and sex in Rolling Stone Magazine. In an age when young people have very few positive role models, Bieber stands apart. When asked for his views on premarital sex, he said “you should wait until you’re in love.” In the same interview, […]
WYA’s Oral statement at the UN Commission On Social Development!
Watch WYA Spanish Fellow Ignacio Fernandez Torres delivering an Oral Statement at the Commission On Social Development at the United Nations! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5lUeZP5I70&w=480&h=390]
Esperanza: Aging: Intergenerational Solidarity in Action
As more persons survive into the advanced stages of life, the needs and issues of aging populations have risen to the forefront of the development process. Aging is not a separate issue from social integration, economic stability or issues of poverty.(1) In fact, the eradication of poverty has a specific dimension in the context of […]
Aging: Intergenerational Solidarity in Action
Esperanza on Aging at the 49th Commission on Social Development at the United Nations on February, 15th, 2011 As more persons survive into the advanced stages of life, the needs and issues of aging populations have risen to the forefront of the development process. Aging is not a separate issue from social integration, economic stability […]
Youth for Intergenerational Solidarity
Esperanza on Youth at the 49th Commission on Social Development at the United Nations on February, 14th, 2011. Youth for Intergenerational Solidarity The long fight against poverty has had limited real and sustainable results. However, the current focus on social inclusion as essential to the eradication of poverty has brought renewed energy and vision to […]
49th Commission on Social Development
World Youth Alliance Oral Statement February 14, 2011 Thank you Mr. Chair, esteemed delegates and members of civil society. 1. The World Youth Alliance, a global coalition of young people promoting the dignity of the human person in policy and culture, welcomes the opportunity to review the current year’s priority theme for the Commission for […]
Esperanza!
And here is the issue number 3 on “Aging”… freshly discussed!! You can also see attached Gabrielle’s, 24, USA testimony on the eldery wisdom.
WYA’s Oral statement at the UN Commission On Social Development!
Watch WYA Spanish Fellow Ignacio Fernandez Torres delivering an Oral Statement at the Commission On Social Development at the United Nations! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5lUeZP5I70&w=480&h=390]
Esperanza!
And here is the second issue dealing on the family and its importance in supporting people with disabilities. You can also see WYA’s comment on the support that they can benefit.