Introducing a new Chapter is always good news for the World Youth Alliance, because it means that the struggle for the dignity defense strengthens day by day. All these actions contributes to a purpose that keeps getting more visible. Under this circumstance, it is an honor to introduce the new chapter in the Sergio Arboleda University in Bogotá, whose leaders are: Ricardo, Laura and Mariana. Let’s meet them!
Laura Beltrán
Laura Beltrán is a ninth-semester student of Politics and International Relations at the Sergio Arboleda University, and a certified member of the World Youth Alliance. She has experience in the field of social work in vulnerable communities, the management, and implementation of projects with a social focus and human development, and academic research on topics such as education, Human Rights, international security and diplomacy. Likewise, it has stood out for its participation in international forums and events with topics on the protection and defense of Human Rights in different scenarios and contexts of analysis.
She was the leader of the action team in Colombia of the World Youth Alliance Latin America, for the volunteer program “Dignity Project” in the education axis. The program was developed during the first months of this year, in alliance with the TECHO foundation, in Colombia. Currently, Laura is the leader of the EPRI Research Hotbed: “Political Culture of the Cold War” directed by Professor Alejandro Cardozo Uzcategui.
Ricardo Suarez
Ricardo Suárez is a 20 years old student from the Philosophy and Humanities department at the Sergio Arboleda University, in Bogotá-Colombia. He currently works as a teacher assistant in the subjects of Philosophy of Technology, and Philosophical Anthropology and is a student at the IKIGAI research hotbed. Likewise, he has participated as an academic consultant in the Interscholastic of philosophy and technology in the same university. Ricardo also works as a student of Global Teams at the continental university of Peru. He is interested in the study of cultural, anthropological, ethical and related issues with transhumanism. Its goal is to work leading cultural and political projects for the protection and promotion of the dignity of the person.
Mariana Cardona Rodríguez
Mariana Cardona Rodríguez was born in Colombia, and she is 19 years old. Mariana from a young age has lived in Bogotá, the capital of this country, an environment that has awakened her passion for history and philosophy, as well as an interest in social sciences, policies and public action. She loves reading, debating, writing and being in constant participation in events that mobilize people, awaken passions and gather dreams.
During her studies, she participated in different forums, debates, and social management activities that laid the foundations for her interest in the formulation of projects and public policies with an emphasis on the human person. Mariana has participated and led events such as the United Nations Simulations carried out at the national and district level, as well as participates in youth participation channels with government bodies such as the District Oversight.
This journey that began during her years at school has led Mariana to study Politics and International Relations at the Sergio Arboleda University where she has participated in seedbeds such as ONUSA and talks on national and international political issues. Currently, she is a certified member of the World Youth Alliance. Here, she found a place and a family that brings together her passions and allows her to make an impact on those around her, always promoting respect for human dignity and the protection of human rights.
We are excited about this new chapter and for all the accomplishments that World Youth Alliance members have obtained. It is important, through these actions, to share the defense of human dignity so that more people join this cause. Here, you can find information about the WYA chapters, and you can contact us at latinamerica@wya.net.
