Dr. Darlene Shelton
Event Host; Chief Program Officer, Global Peace Education Network
In Memoriam: Federico Mayor Zaragoza
A recorded GPEN tribute to Federico Mayor Zaragoza—scientist, poet, statesman, educator, and lifelong advocate for a culture of peace.
A life devoted to the force of reason
A peacemaker remembered.
Federico Mayor Zaragoza was the first President of the GPEN Advisory Council and a powerful supporter of peace education. This January 24, 2026 tribute brought together colleagues, students, and friends to remember his life and his call for each person to become an ambassador for peace.
How do peacemakers transform attitudes and promote a culture of peace?
What can we carry forward from Federico’s example?
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Contributors to the tribute
Federico Mayor Zaragoza
Scientist, poet, statesman, teacher and lifelong advocate for a culture of peace
Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury
Featured speaker
H.E. Miguel Ángel Moratinos
Featured speaker
H.E. Josep Borrell Fontelles
Featured speaker
Ambassador Professor Karim Errouaki
Featured speaker
Ambassador José Consarnau Guardiola
Featured speaker
Professor Edward J. Nell
Featured speaker
Dr. Francisco Rojas Aravena
Featured speaker
Ouided Bouchamaoui
Nobel Peace Laureate
Dr. Manuela Mesa
Featured speaker
Garry Jacobs
Featured speaker
Juan Antonio Simarro
Composer and pianist
Event media
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GPEN’s 90-minute recorded tribute honors Federico Mayor Zaragoza’s life, work, and enduring commitment to a culture of peace.
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