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Empower young people in your community with the Human Dignity Curriculum.

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The family sustains society as it gives life to the next generation.

Be a part of something that matters!

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How can you defend the dignity of the person in your local community?

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Join us as we work to build free and just societies.

We invite you to join us for the 22nd International Solidarity Forum (ISF), which will take place in New York City from March 11-14, 2025. The ISF is open to all WYA members. Visit wya.net/ISF2025 to learn more. Apply now! 🌏📚💙

“During a break at the ISF, I found Caroline Maingi, a founding member of , chatting with delegates. Caroline shared with us the story of WYA’s beginnings. Despite criticism—even borderline hostility—from opponents, Anna, Caroline, and the rest of the team persevered.

As she spoke, ISF participants from around the room came to listen to her. It’s amazing that we are sharing the same mission from 25 years ago. While it was a short moment amidst the week’s intensity, I believe it encapsulates the spirit of the International Solidarity Forum.

In a world overtaken by totalitarian ideologies seeking to undermine the truth and attack the dignity of the person, there is hope. Advocacy requires perseverance and a fearless confidence in the truth. While it is not easy, we aren’t alone in this struggle; a fact reinforced by the experience of meeting impressive young people worldwide dedicated to the WYA mission.”

We are thankful for our delegates who think critically, engage intentionally, and are dedicated to upholding human dignity in every sphere.

One of the unexpected wins of 2020’s pandemic was the 300% increase in WYA members studying the Certified Training Program.

The demand was so high that we developed a training program for members to teach the CTP to others.

In 2021, 671 members completed the CTP and applied its teachings around the world.

Join these members in studying CTP today—link in bio.

The countdown to this year’s International Summer School on Bioethics and Human Rights is on!

This is our 4th bioethics summer school in Croatia, and we can’t wait to make new memories with amazing WYA members from around the world 🌎

Ashley played a crucial role in expanding regional training to Georgia and has been actively involved with WYA since attending a summer camp years ago. She initiated a Club and taught the CTP at her school, resulting in certification for herself and her classmates. This implementation has paved the way for potential integration of the CTP into the school’s curriculum, with some certified members sponsored to attend the ISF.

Do you want to become a WYA member? Sign the charter to day at wya.net/charter

Do I have human dignity, even if I did something wrong?

Can someone take my dignity away from me (through abuse, violence, racism)?

If I break the law, do I lose my dignity?

Do people of one profession have more dignity than people of another?

Does my intelligence, personality, or talent impact my human dignity?

We’ve heard questions like these from several Human Dignity Curriculum students. We are overjoyed to answer each one with the resounding truth: We are all equal in dignity. No person or action can take away your dignity.

In 2003, WYA members from Italy designed our logo. Inspired by the Matisse painting “La Danse,” our logo represents members of the World Youth Alliance—from all parts of the world—working in tandem to defend the dignity of each human person.

Congratulations, Perla! 👏🏻

Perla is the former president of the WYA National Committee of Lebanon. She has trained in the CTP and HDC at schools throughout Lebanon. Her pro-life network has enabled the achievement of these partnerships at the regional level. Her commitment to the region has extended the committee’s activity, acquiring many more members and proposing projects that to this day allow for a seamless transition.

Do you want to become a WYA member? Sign the charter to day at wya.net/charter

“This year’s ISF was intellectually rewarding but also remarkably inspiring. I learned so much and we quickly became a big family. The last day of the ISF was the hardest part, but now I have friends around the globe—I think that’s pretty awesome.”

-Max Yun, Outstanding Delegate from the 2024 International Solidarity Forum

Join WYA today at wya.net/charter/ and get involved in upcoming events!

WYA’s Declaration on Totalitarian Ideologies was finalized during this year’s International Solidarity Forum.

Read the full declaration at wya.net/declarations/

“The HDC is hope,” said Rocio Valdez, an HDC coordinator, who began teaching the curriculum to students in rural Paraguay, during the COVID pandemic.

“I think it’s important to teach kids that life is worth it and that their dignity is a given, regardless of the situations they find themselves in. Even if that situation is illness, vulnerability, or feeling small.”

“The stories in the HDC really inspire the students to see that other people have gone through difficult things, too. What makes them a hero is that they chose to do the right thing even when it was hard.”

Learn more at humandignitycurriculum.org

Congratulations, Maria! 👏🏻

Maria has led the WYA Venezuela Chapter, a key chapter in the region, and co-taught two CTP batches in Spanish. Her consistent leadership during her tenure has been notable, including organizing a fundraising campaign to implement the HDC in a vulnerable community, showcasing her commitment to social impact.

To know more about the Human Dignity Curriculum (HDC), visit humandignitycurriculum.org

Congratulations, Fran! 👏🏻

Fran has been integral to WYA Croatia as Co Chapter Coordinator, organizing events, facilitating exchanges, and securing partnerships since his certification in 2016. His dedication includes active involvement in National and International Summer Schools and testifying for WYA Croatia’s work in HDC intros, showcasing his ambassadorship.

Do you want to become a WYA member? Sign the charter to day at wya.net/charter (LINK IN BIO!)

Our Certified Training Program (CTP) takes you through the philosophical texts that helped form the mission of WYA.

Once completed, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to effectively articulate and defend the dignity of the human person in a variety of environments.

And the best part? CTP is open to all WYA members! Sign up at wya.net/programs/

WYA members give themselves to the defense of human dignity across the globe and in a variety of ways…and have a lot of fun while doing it!

Join the party—become a WYA member today:
wya.net/charter

Lovey, a certified trainer and former WYAAP and HQ Advocacy Intern, is Vice President of WYA India. Her dedication to WYA’s mission is evident through her diverse experiences and active contributions to WYAAP. Lovey’s efforts have significantly expanded WYA’s reach and influence, deserving formal recognition for her valuable contributions.

Apply for a WYA internship today!
Visit wya.net/internship

The ideas presented to HDC students change how they see themselves and the world around them forever.

Learn more at humandignitycurriculum.org

Jervis completed several WYA programs including the Certified Training Program, TOT, Advocacy Academy, and Regional Internship Program. He also served as a leader of the WYA National Committee of Cameroon and taught the HDC. Their significant contribution includes single-handedly securing an HDC partnership with Bishop Rogan College and successfully running its implementation and graduation ceremony.

Do you want to become a WYA member?
Sign the charter today at wya.net/charter

At this year’s ISF, Professor Ryszard Letgutko delivered a compelling lecture on Totalitarianism at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. Read his full address at our link in bio!

Do you want to engage in advocacy in the defense of human dignity?

This summer’s Advocacy Academy is coming up! Apply by June 7th at our link in bio!

Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24

Final Exam: July 24-30

Carlo Lancelloti delivered a thought-provoking keynote address on the new form of totalitarianism at last month’s International Solidarity Forum.

“[I]n order to justify itself, totalitarianism needs some sort of 'theory.' However, such theory is not concerned with expressing the truth, but rather with advancing a political project. Thus its proper name is ideology.”

Read the entirety of his remarks here: wya.net/professor-carlo-lancellottis-keynote-address-on-the-new-form-of-totalitarianism/

During our 25th Birthday Gala, the Mary R. Smith Award was presented to Lauren McAfee for her distinguished service to the mission of WYA. Our founder, Halpine, shared:

“Lauren McAfee is a member of one of these families that are standing for the truth of the human person, regardless of the cost.

In 2012, the Green family, owners of Hobby Lobby, took the US Government to court. The contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act, or ‘Obamacare’, required private employers to provide health insurance that included contraception and abortifacients to all employees.

Before filing the case, David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, brought the issue to a vote: If required to implement the contraceptive mandate, would they shut down the company? Three generations of the Green family voted unanimously: the family would close the company rather than comply with the implementation of the contraceptive mandate.”

Congratulations, Lauren Green McAfee ! Thank you for your dedication to the dignity of every human person.