EMPOWERING GIRLS AND WOMEN THROUGH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
The World Youth Alliance recognizes that all persons have an intrinsic dignity which demands respect for the human body, human life and human flourishing. The biological and social nature of human sexuality demands an approach to reproductive health that takes the whole person into account. The World Youth Alliance recognizes that a knowledge-based approach to […]
Esperanza and interview of Dr. Miriam Grossman! Empowering Girls and Women Through Reproductive Health
ESPERANZA! EMPOWERING GIRLS AND WOMEN THROUGH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH The World Youth Alliance recognizes that all persons have an intrinsic dignity which demands respect for the human body, human life and human flourishing. The biological and social nature of human sexuality demands an approach to reproductive health that takes the whole person into account. The World […]
World Youth Alliance Asia Pacific Opposes the Philippines’ Reproductive Health Bill
The World Youth Alliance affirms, as stated in our charter, that the dignity of the human person must be at the heart of policy formation, and that good policies are those that protect and affirm the inherent dignity of each individual.Development and women’s health are two areas where the debate regarding the dignity of the […]
Maternal Health Matters
Of all of the Millennium Development Goals, MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health, has seen the least progress. Globally, over half a million women die every year during pregnancy or childbirth, and 90 percent of these deaths occur in developing countries.(1) The World Health Organization (WHO) recently estimated that the global annual rate of reduction in […]
¡Esperanza! Maternal Health Matters
Of all of the Millennium Development Goals, MDG 5: Improve Maternal Health, has seen the least progress. Globally, over half a million women die every year during pregnancy or childbirth, and 90 percent of these deaths occur in developing countries.(1) The World Health Organization (WHO) recently estimated that the global annual rate of reduction in […]
8 Reasons Why We Should Not Pass the RH Bill
1. The Reproductive Health Bill undermines the human rights it seeks to advance. The government cannot, on the one hand, guarantee the “universal basic human right to reproductive health” with its concomitant “right to make free and informed decisions,” and on the other hand advocate a policy that tells parents—especially women—what their choices should be. […]
¡Esperanza! Aging: Intergenerational Solidarity in Action
49th Commission on Social Development | Issue 3 February 18, 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 or issues of poverty.(1) In fact, the […]
¡Esperanza! Education Empowers Women
55th Commission on the Status of Women | February 22, 2011 Education Empowers Women It is well acknowledged that women suffer many indignities: discrimination, violence, poverty, sexual exploitation, lack of access to basic services etc. The World Youth Alliance supports the work of the Commission on the Status of Women and its efforts to promote […]
WYANA Applauds Justin Bieber
Friday, February 18th, 2011 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.” […]
Esperanza! Women & Education
Issue n°4 on Education empowering women :
