Defending Democracy and Advancing Human Rights
How will young leaders promote democracy and stand up for human rights? That’s exactly what international exchange youth alumni will discuss when nearly 60 of them from around the world meet up in Philadelphia next week.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), in partnership with World Learning, is proud to announce the Alumni Thematic International Exchange Seminar (Alumni TIES) titled “Youth and Opportunities: Defending Democracy and Advancing Human Rights,” which will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from November 14-18, 2022. This seminar builds on momentum from the Summit for Democracy, hosted by President Biden in December 2021, to support democratic renewal, counter authoritarianism, promote respect for human rights, and combat corruption. It also coincides with International Education Week, which celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
During the seminar, the young leaders, who are alumni of ECA programs, will share their visions on how to promote free and independent media, fight corruption, bolster democratic reformers in their communities, and advance technology for democracy. Following the seminar, they will have the opportunity to compete for grants of up to $10,000 to lead projects in their communities.
With their knowledge and drive, these leaders will surely make a difference in the world!
More Information
Alumni TIES are funded by the U.S Department of State and implemented by World Learning. The seminars bring Exchange Alumni together to tackle key regional issues, receive training, build and strengthen alumni networks, and collaborate with fellow alumni to implement community projects in their home countries.
The Office of Alumni Affairs at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) leads and coordinates efforts to engage alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and funded people-to-people exchanges in order to maintain relationships with these current and emerging leaders. The Office of Alumni Affairs is committed to providing resources that allow alumni to expand upon their international experiences to address shared global challenges, use the skills they developed to make an impact in their communities, leverage their expertise to prosper in a globalized world and professional marketplace, and promote mutual understanding between the United States and countries around the world. For more information, visit alumni.state.gov.
For more than 90 years, World Learning has worked to create a more peaceful and just world. Its education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society, and build relationships across cultures. With World Learning’s support, emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality.
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