Wo r k s h o p o n
e m p owe r in g yo u t h f o r
political i nflu ence
W o r k s h o p
the workshop and organizers
the workshop and organizers
Despite the intense political and
economic pressure exerted by
i nt ern at i o nal orga nizat ion s to infrin ge
o n t he r i gh t to life , t he family an d
f u nd am ent al fr eed oms, s ome countrie s
h av e r esi s te d t ha nks to t he ad vocacy of
o r ga ni z at i on s t hat are in tu n e with th e
va l u es of th e i r pe ople s.
Advocacy - organized action to
strategically influence political
d e c isi on s i n favo r of a p a r t i c u l a r ca u s e
o r a g end a - ha s be com e one of th e
most efficient ways to resist
i d eol og i ca l col on ialis m.
the workshop and organizers
For th i s rea son, we are conve ning the
Wo r k s h o p o n S t r a t e g i c A d v o c a c y t o
p rovi d e p ar ti c i pa nts with a s et of tools
that will enable them to effectively
i nf l uen c e l eg i slat ive and gove rnmental
d e c isi on s i n t he ir commu n ities in favor
of life, family and fundamental
f r ee do ms .
Th e eve nt i s aim ed at young leaders
and will be held in Madrid from
Nov e mber 29 to Decemb er 3, 2 02 4, in
t h e fram ewor k of ou r V I Trans atlantic
Sum mi t.
the workshop and organizers
T h e w o r k s h o p i s p a r t o f t h e Yo u t h
Yo ut h Prog ra m, th e Political Network
fo r Val u e s' co mmitm ent to e d u cate an d
train young people in political
leadership, placing them in direct
co nta ct w ith t hos e who a re a c tiv ely
e ng age d i n promot ing an d d efe n d ing
the values we share in the
g ov e rnm ent al a nd leg islative s p here s .
It i s a j oi nt i nitiativ e of o u r N et wo rk
with the Global Center for Human
Rights and the Population Research
In s t i tu te.
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structure and content
structure and content
Th e par ti cip ants of the Works hop on
Strategic Advocacy will live an
ext ra o rdin ar y t ra ining exp erienc e ov er
f i ve days . The firs t two d ays will b e
focused on an intense training with
p o l i ti ca l m emb ers a nd frie n d s of ou r
Network and with two of the best
advocacy specialists in America and
Eu ro p e , w i t h ex t e n s i v e ex p e r i e n c e i n
i nt e rn ati on a l or ga nizat ions an d national
p a r l i am ent s. Th e re ma inin g th ree d ays
wi l l be s pe nt at t he V I Trans atlantic
Summit as part of the team of
vol u nt ee r s, in a uniq ue exp e rie n ce for
networking and establishing
co o pe rat i on t ie s .
structure and content
structure and content
TOP I CS
Acting in an articulated way is
Creating powerful narratives
necessary for political incidence
How to think and act Standing firm, communicating
strategically hope and always moving forward
A fundamental rule: to Case study: The breakdown of
gather allies progressive hegemony at the OAS
Analyzing the situation and Case study: USA - the fetal heartbeat
determining courses of action law and the fall of Wade v Roe
The power of dialogue - Case study: ARC - the power
approaching politicians in the field of beauty, goodness and truth
structure and content
PROGRA M
Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 3
Work on the
Arrival in VI Participation
Madrid and Workshop on Strategic Transatlantic in the VI Closure
welcome Advocacy Summit Transatlantic Breakfast
dinner volunteer Summit
team
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Professors
Professors
Neydy Casillas is Vice President of International
Affairs at the Global Human Rights Center,
acting as an advisor on international law to
Latin American legislators and politicians. She
is a lawyer specializing in human rights and
international law. With more than 15 years of
experience, she has done pioneering and very
successful advocacy work at the United Nations
and the Organization of American States. She
has intervened and made submissions to the
Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR),
making substantial contributions to the defense
of f u n d a m e nt a l f r e e d o m s . H i s ex p e r i e n c e
focuses on the defense of fundamental human
rights, challenging the misuse of international
law that seeks to undermine sovereignty and
democracy. She is a founding member of the
U.S. National Committee on Religious Freedom.
She is Mexican and married to Sebastian.
Professors
Carlos Beltramo is a philosopher and Doctor
in Education. He is a researcher at the
University of Navarra. He collaborates with
the European office of the Population
Research Institute (PRI) and with the NEOS
Foundation. With Carlos Polo he has written
"Scenario Analysis with a Chess Player's
Mindset" (2012) and "Don't let them decide for
you. Everyone can do politics in the post-
truth era" (2018). Between 2020 - 21 together
they edited the books "Pandemonium" (1, 2
and 3), disseminating ideas about the current
cultural and social reality. In 2024 with the
NEOS Global Threats Working Group, he
coordinated the report "Unmasking the 2030
Agenda". And with Giuliana Caccia he is co-
author of the report "Agenda 2030 in Peru:
Sustainable Development or Surrender of
Sovereignty?", edited by Asociación Origen
and PRI. He is Spanish, married to Monica and
has 6 children.
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Learner's profile
Learner's profile
The workshop will have a limited
number of 20 young leaders as
s t u dent s. Re qu i rements :
Wo me n an d men from 1 8 to 30 y e a rs
o l d;
Leaders politically, socially or
cul t ura l l y commit te d to life, family
o r fr eed oms ;
In communion with the values
p romote d an d d efende d b y PNf V ;
Who wa nt to have a more artic u late d
im pa ct o n t he ir env ironment;
Who sp eak En glis h.
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Information and registry
Information and registry
In-person event:
Nov, 29 - Dec, 3; 2024.
Madrid, Spain.
The organizers will provide
selected students with:
- Access to the workshop and
the VI Transatlantic Summit;
- Accommodation;
- Main meals.
Information and registry
T h e s t u d e n t w i l l h a v e t o
cover his/her expenses for:
- Travel to Madrid;
- Local transportation;
- Some meals;
- Personal expenses.
Applications are open until
Enroll October 11. To compete for a
now
p l a c e f i l l o u t t h i s f o r m :
h t t p s : / / f o r m s . g l e /
SG36x3SsJ3ADBmrA9
Information and registry
Thi s t rai ni ng ev ent is or ganiz ed b y
Pol i t ica l Network for Val ue s , an
i nt er nat i on al pl atform of p olitic ians
w ho p romote an d d efe nd li fe , famil y
and l i berties, in allia nc e wi th th e
Gl o bal Ce nter for Hu man R igh ts and
t he Po pul ati on R e sea rch Institute .
Contac t:
[email protected]
www.politicalnetworkforvalues.org
