Who we are

Statement of intent

Our Alliance is an international association committed to the promotion, defense and protection of human rights around the world. With the inherent dignity of every person at the heart of our actions, we work to ensure that fundamental rights are respected and promoted globally. Our mission is to foster training, research, and political and social advocacy to create a positive impact on people’s lives, especially with a focus on future generations. For this reason, our approach and scope of action has as a priority the defence of the rights of youth, adolescents and children. Facilitating the participation of young people and empowering them to act as agents of social progress is one of the main objectives of the alliance’s activities.  

We are committed to carrying out a wide range of actions aimed at meeting our objectives. These include human rights training, in both formal and informal contexts, and conducting research in collaboration with other entities. In addition, our alliance seeks to influence public and social policies, address and mediate in situations of violations of human rights, and offer advisory and consulting services. To this end, we will sign a series of agreements with public and private entities, as well as civil organizations and individuals who share our vision; creating a global network with common goals.

The Alliance will also promote the publication and dissemination of educational and research materials. We also explore supporting the formation of foundations and companies that support our aims.

All our actions will be aimed at achieving a more just and equitable world, where human rights are a reality for everyone.

Founding group

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Adolfo Lacuesta Antón
President
International consultant in Human Rights for children, adolescents, and youth. Promoter of the PROYECTO SOLIDARIO Organization for Childhood (1986). Specialist in international cooperation on human rights (Latin America and Africa). Worked on projects related to Child Protection and Child and Youth Participation in Spain. President of the Spanish Platform of Childhood Organizations (2016-2019) and POI Andalusia (2019-2024). Active involvement with the United Nations' Committee on the Rights of the Child and European bodies.
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Yolanda Florido Maldonado
Vice President
Gypsy, Feminist, Educator, and Activist. Educator with over 20 years of experience working with vulnerable groups. Coordinator of the Social Action Area at Prodiversa, where they develop socio-educational and labor intervention programs for the most disadvantaged population, including minors, youth, families, migrants, and women victims of violence. She participates in various Boards of Directors, including: Zero Violence Platform, EAPN-A, Surge Federation, and is also a member of the Prodiversa Board of Directors and President of the Association of Women La Mitad del Cielo. "Nowadays, I focus my activism on the fight for social justice in all areas of my life, from personal to professional and social, defending human rights in all spheres, from equality through just transition to economic justice by promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy.
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Kilian Wirthwein Vega
General Director
Kilian Wirthwein is an international consultant and human rights activist. He is an associate professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), where he teaches courses on politics and economics. He received his academic training at the University of Granada, Rhein-Waal University (Germany), the London School of Economics, and the University of Oxford (United Kingdom).
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Caterine Fagundes Vila
Director of Research
Educator with a career dedicated to teaching and research in the field of education, innovation, and digital inclusion. My work combines a commitment to social equity and experience in analyzing educational and social policies to build a more inclusive and connected future.
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Francisco Javier Poleo Gutiérrez
Director of Projects
Holds a degree in Law and a PhD in Communication. He is the President of the NGO INCIDE and an Honorary Collaborator at the University of Málaga, as well as a researcher in the HUM-365 Research Group (UMA). For over 25 years, he has designed, coordinated, and implemented social intervention and innovation projects aimed at integrating vulnerable adults and minors. He is a board member of several key Platforms and Forums advocating for fundamental rights, such as the Platform of Childhood Organizations in Andalusia, the Spanish Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, and the Conecta-Citizenship Platform, among others.
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Cecilia Seabra Gomes da Silva
Director of Communication
Cecília Seabra holds a Master’s degree in Communication and is a specialist in economics and sustainability management. She works as a professor, researcher, consultant, and advisory board member, participating in strategic projects for over 200 public, private, and third-sector institutions over the past 25 years.
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María Luisa Madrid Corcuera
Director of Training
Graduated in Educational Sciences from the University of Málaga, she has been involved in the field of social education for 20 years in vulnerable areas as a Youth Educator, Career Counselor, Trainer, and Project Coordinator. An enthusiast of teaching, she occasionally collaborates with the University of Málaga where she has worked as a Substitute Professor. Since 2022, she has been part of the Fundación Esplai team in the Andalusian territorial delegation.
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Juan Carlos Espejo Gutiérrez
Director of Political and Social Advocacy
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María Benuto Frastrone
Director of Digital Transformation
Master in Philosophy of Education, entrepreneur, and data specialist. Passionate about technology and innovation.
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Anna-Lena Krug
Director of Ecological Transition
Anna-Lena Krug is an expert at the intersection of global politics, communications, and sustainability. With an academic foundation in international relations and a passion for fostering positive change, Anna-Lena has worked for the past four years at a communication agency in Germany focused on a sustainable transformation. Her role involves bridging the gap between scientific research, policy-making, and public understanding of critical environmental issues.

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