Oral Statement to the 42nd Commission on Population and Development
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umc1RwYC7wc&hl=en&fs=1] Director of Advocacy, Rebecca Austen, delivers World Youth Alliance’s oral statement to the 42nd Commission on Population and Development.
A Real Chance for Development
I never thought it would be this hard to start a simple sharing about my experience of the 42nd Session of the Commission on Population and Development. For many reasons that I am thankful; this opportunity provided me with a dose of challenge and hope as I thought about my own dreams for the world. […]
True Impressions
Art attempts to find in the universe, in matter as well as in the facts of life, what is fundamental, enduring, essential. This quotation from Conrad reminds us that art not only shows us reality but reveals something hidden to the eyes. This adding value to a simple copy of what exists comes from the […]
Promoting development?
The Commission on Population and Development began on Monday, March 30 and while attendance and participation is much less hectic than previous commissions, the proposed outcome document leaves much room for improvement. Instead of focusing on the basic needs of developing countries, such as healthcare, education or job development, the committee’s agenda of establishing sexual […]
Dignity Project – Intern’s life
Call for Participants: WYAAP DDD Conference, July 22-25, 2009, Tagaytay City, Philippines
The Decade of Dignity and Development, WYA 1999-2009, is a celebration of WYA’s ten years promoting the dignity of the person in policy and culture. The DDD celebrations will showcase young people, public and private sector leaders, and best practices around the world. WYA Asia Pacific (WYAAP) will be hosting a 4-day international conference for […]
