Nominating Ambassadors of Peace (WFWP Spain)

Written by: Marcia de Abreu Rodrigues

On September 9, 18 long-standing friends of WFWP and Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in Spain were nominated “Ambassadors of Peace.” An estimated 70 people were in attendance to celebrate this moment.

Both WFWP and UPF have been working for the establishment of a culture of peace for many years and with this ceremony, we awarded those people who have been serving the common good and contributing to creating a better world.

Influential leaders in society from a variety of fields of activity including politics, religion, media, NGOs, academia, international organizations, social service and culture, received the Ambassador of Peace Certificate in a special ceremony. Not only do the awardees excel in the service of others in their own fields, but they have also supported the work for peace developed by WFWP and UPF on different occasions.

The values of mutual prosperity, interdependence and universally shared values were highlighted by Armando Lozano, UPF Director, and Marcia de Abreu, President of WFWP Spain, as guiding references to both organizations in their work to achieve a harmonious world and a culture of peace.

The atmosphere was thrilling, moving and many expressed a deep sense of gratitude and unworthiness at the same time, with tears in their eyes!

Below are the newly nominated Ambassadors of Peace:

–Arenales Serrano, economist, former national senator with Partido Popular.
–Benjamín Forcano, priest and theologian. Director of the Magazine
–Concha Barranco, president of the Bhudist Community Interser, under the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
–David Muñoz Arbona, national senator, with Partido Popular
–Gizela Eunice Ribeiro, Secretary of Inmigration, with the Socialist Group, Founder and President of NGO “La Leona Solidaria”
–Josep Manuel Brañas, professor of Economy at Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona,
–María del Carmen Quintanilla, former MP with Partido Popular, former Senator of Spain, Honorary Parliamentarian of European Council.
–María Jesús Cañellas, journalist of national TV and Radio, RNE y TVE
–María Jesús González, member and former Secretary General of Dolores Sopeña Institute
–Miryan Wodnik, Psychologist and writer of “Detrás del Arcoíris, la superación”,(Behind the Rainbow, the accomplishment)
–Pepa Torres, Catholic , founder of Interlavapies Net (Red Interlavapies), in defense of women and inmigrants
–Pilar Yuste, Catholic Theologian and member of the Ecumenic Forum of Christian Women in Europe.
–Rosa María Rodríguez, President of Classical and Modern Women, a gender ideology association for equality.
–Santiago Castillo, journalist, for International Agency writer, specialist on Korea, director of www.asianortheast.com
–Silvia Escobar, Embassador for Human Rights at the UN. Founder of Amnisty Interantional in Spain.
–Susana del Río, Professor of “European Union” external cientific expert for the European Parliament, at the Commission of Constitutional Issues.
–Tina Lindhard, PHd in Clinical Psychology, President of the Center for Conscious Awareness Spain.
–Wafir S. Gibril, Musician from Sudan, collaborator.