An Ancient Debate: Voluntary Euthanasia in the school of Socrates
As WYA’s North America Journalism Extern in Europe, I came to Belgium to research the societal trends of euthanasia and assisted suicide. It’s trajectory has been swift and the rising numbers alarming. In 2014, the Belgium government made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia for children without […]
Meet the Fall Interns of 2018
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes and cinnamon apple scented candles. As temperatures drop and the sun begins to hide, it’s time to bid summer one last goodbye. But for WYA’s Fall interns of 2018, it is the beginning of a new season full of vibrant opportunities and exciting new adventures. Hailing from Belgium, […]
6 Reasons to Participate in the International Solidarity Forum (Part I)
The International Solidarity Forum (ISF) has officially launched applications for its 16th edition, where certified WYA members will examine the theme “Good Governance and Human Flourishing”. As an annual training hosted at the United Nations and the WYA headquarters in New York, this much awaited event brings together members from all over the world to […]
My WYA Internship
My name is Astrid Leonet, I’m from Belgium and I interned with World Youth Alliance in Brussels. It is difficult for me to summarize a six-month internship at WYA in a few words, especially considering the fact that the internship was a very enriching experience but also very intensive. During my first batch, I worked […]
Why You(th)? – European Youth 4 EU Youth Policies
Vienna. What a city! Amazing architecture, exciting history, long-lasting tradition, incredible ubiquity and purity, stunning coffee houses and classical music… These are just few of the famous features of Austrian’s capital. In this beautiful place, the “European Youth for EU Youth Strategy” project was organized. WYA had a great opportunity to gather 50 young leaders […]
Freedom of expression in Europe – Who draws the line?
On Wednesday 16th of May, World Youth Alliance Europe attended the Forum “Freedom of expression in Europe – Who draws the line?” organized by EURACTIV. During this panel discussion, the speakers addressed many issues related to the right of freedom of expression and debated the definition of Hate Speech with its legal, ethical and social […]
Dangers of childhood in the digital age
22nd of February 2018 (Thursday), Brussels, Belgium – The European Parliament held a workshop on the protection of minors in the digital age. The three main topics brought on the table were defining the problem of child safety online, the solutions and policy dilemmas, and finally, the recommendations for EU policy developments on protecting minors […]
WYA Europe Trains New CTP Trainers at the University Of Navarra
On February 2nd and 3th, WYA Europe Regional Director of Operations Anita Dekanić was at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain to train members to be future Certified Training Program teachers. On the first day, future trainers went through the key points of the first four Chapters of WYA’s Certified Training Program. They had […]
Meeting The 2018 Viktor Frankl Awardees:
“Because every engagement with WYA is worthwhile” WYA is delighted to present the Viktor Frankl Award to exemplary members from the Philippines, Tunisia, Uganda, United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States of America. Now on its second year, the Viktor Frankl Award is presented to outstanding members of the World Youth Alliance who have made […]
WYA Europe Hosts 2017 ELC on Migration and Development
“The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety”, said once Felix Mendelssohn, an artist from the 19th century. This year’s ELC was a stark example of such a statement. Young people from all over Europe and beyond gathered to give their contribution to the issue of migration currently affecting the world. What harmonized a […]
