Can the pandemic have a positive effect?

[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unexpected phenomenon that has affected millions of people around the world on a daily basis. According to Google News as of today, April 11, 2021 at 16:16 pm, the updated global death toll from Covid-19 is exactly 2,931,191. But not only have mortality rates increased, the […]

Right to Nationality: A Protection of Human Dignity

[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] Article 15 of the Declaration of Human Rights establishes that everyone has the right to a nationality. Following what was written in the Declaration, it is stated that: 1. “Every person has the right to a nationality”; and 2. “No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality or the right to […]

Today, We’ll Be Brave

  “The difficulties of these times are your privilege to engage in. They are our chance to become heroes.” – MMag. Dr. Gudrun Kugler, former WYA Europe Regional Director and current Austrian parliament member (ÖVP) These words rang true in March as selected WYA members drafted this year’s Declaration on Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia. Held […]

Art vs. Non-art

[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] Have you ever wondered if everything around us is really art? The meaning and essence of “art” has been distorted. Today, any human creation cannot be art, its true essence is being lost. For this reason, it is important to recognise what art really is, as this will avoid confusion. Art is […]

Mental Health During Pandemic Times

[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] Thousands of people around the world with mental health problems are deprived of their human rights. Mental health is characterized by the balanced emotional state of a person and their self-acceptance (thanks to self-learning and self-knowledge); in clinical terms, it is the absence of any type of mental illness. Oftentimes, the stigmatization […]

Big News, One Click Away!

  *Drum roll* It’s finally here! We’re excited to announce a new virtual space for the Human Dignity Curriculum, WYA’s premier educational program for Grades K-12. Now YOU can easily access this life-changing course that teaches children about who they are and what they can be! Visit us at humandignitycurriculum.org to start exploring. Read more […]

Meeting the 2021 Viktor Frankl Awardees

“Joining WYA’s mission does not stop in signing the Charter. It is rather the beginning of a once in a lifetime journey to create long-lasting social impact.” – Angelo Carlo Roxas, WYA Asia Pacific 2021 Viktor Frankl Awardee WYA is delighted to present the Viktor Frankl Award to exemplary members from the Philippines, Kenya, Croatia, […]

WYA Latin America welcomes New Chapter Leader in Ecuador

[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] World Youth Alliance Latin America is pleased to announce the launch of the Chapter WYA Ecuador, led by Mauricio Delgado, a certified member of WYALA. This chapter is expected to continue promoting Human Dignity as well as the expansion of WYA in the region. Meet Mauricio! Mauricio Delgado is a 26-year-old Ecuadorian. […]

The reason for being a woman

[su_tabs active=”2″][su_tab title=”English”] The violence and the violation of women’s human rights have been on the rise despite the evolution that exists in terms of equity within the framework of international law. According to the United Nations Women’s Organization (2020), at least 35% of women worldwide have suffered some form of violence, not counting victims […]

Open for the Secret to Excellence

Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning has been a crowd favorite for many WYA members who want to learn how to be truly excellent. (Spoiler alert: The Certified Training Program actually tells us that it’s connected to how we use our freedom!)  This year, we can look no further for people to emulate. WYA is […]