W10 Child & Family Advocacy

 

  • From what you’ve read, how has your understanding and perception of the process of international policy and law changed?
  • Having completed the book, how has your understanding and perception increased on the process of international policy and law?
  • What role did you see the Lord playing in Professor Wilkins’ efforts to advocate for the families of the world? What lessons did you learn for your own efforts?
  • Even though the book was largely about Richard Wilkins’ experience, what important supporting roles did you see others playing in this account? Why is it important to recognize this?
  • Any other insightful lessons you gained from the book?
  • How are you going to think and act differently based on what you've learned from the book?

reproductive health services

abortion on demand

embryonic pulsing

unborn child’s heartbeat

parents

any two or more caretakers

death with dignity

assisted suicide

fertility regulation

abortion

Love

agreement with beliefs, choices, and lifestyle

Rights

desires, wants, and needs that government should meet

Optional Readings

Fatherhood: The Antibiotic to the World's Poverty ProblemLinks to an external site.. First chapter found in Family Capital and the SDG'sLinks to an external site. written by Tim Rarick, PhD

The Importance of Consensus at the U.N.Links to an external site. written by Stephano Gennarini, J.D.

Here are three presentations given at the United Nations in 2016 during CSW.

Dr. Jason Carrol—BYU, School of Family Life

Dr. Tim Rarick—BYU-Idaho, Department of Home & Family

Dr. Melissa Moschella—Catholic University of America, Department of Philosophy

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