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) first […]
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 […]
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 […]
WYA Releases New Declaration on Human Dignity and Sexual Education
The International Solidarity Forum (ISF) is WYA’s annual training event. The ISF brought together its largest delegation ever of around 90 World Youth Alliance members from Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. The 2022 theme “From CSE to Human Dignity Education” examined the topic […]
Paula Andrea Lopez is selected as the 6th World Youth Alliance President
The World Youth Alliance (WYA) is pleased to announce the selection of Paula Andrea Lopez Rodriguez from Colombia as its sixth President. Paula signed the WYA Charter because she believes in the importance of promoting and defending the dignity of the person to future generations. Paula has been working as WYA Program Officer and Regional […]