By UPF Peru
On the 10th of October UPF Peru celebrated the United Nations International Day of Peace 2023 in the auditorium of the Casa Ramón Castilla, Lima, Peru. (Ramón Castilla Marquesado was President of Peru in 1845-1851, 1855-1862 y 1863)
The program began with the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Hugo Falla Delgado, announcing a minute of silence, which was followed by a prayer for World Peace by Bishop Friar Aparicio Fuentes Guizado, member of IAPD Peru.
Brigadier General of the Peruvian Army Herrmann Hamann Carrillo, President of the Liberator Institute Ramón Castilla, inaugurated the celebration. Following his speech, he was presented with the “Leadership and Good Governance” Award, for excellence in institutional leadership, integrating professional excellence and practical wisdom with moral and spiritual principles.
Dr. Trevor Jones, President of UPF Peru spoke from London giving his words of welcome to all those present, especially the new Ambassadors for Peace. He emphasized the need to continue our work in these troubled times and his hope that the new Ambassadors could all contribute to our mission.
The UN Declaration for the International Day of Peace was read by the Journalist Ambassador, and presenter Nora María Rodríguez Herencia.
Next, the Senior Ambassador of the Peruvian Army César Augusto Mendoza Egoavil, President of the Peruvian Battalion-Nobel Peace Prize Association, gave a message and greeting to those present for the International Day of Peace.
The first Panelist was Dr. Juan Álvarez Vita, Career Ambassador in the Diplomatic Service of Peru, who gave his presentation on the topic: “The Importance of the International Day of Peace,
The second panelist was former congressman Dr. Pastor Orestes Sanchez Luis, who gave his presentation on the topic: “Peace from the Heart of God.”
In the second part of the program, the ceremony for the incorporation of new Ambassadors for Peace was held, naming well-known professionals from all fields, including distinguished local authorities of the country.
Mrs. Mónica Tello López, Mayor of the Pueblo Libre District, was recognized as Ambassador for Peace and gave an encouraging message for national and world peace.
Mr. Jorge Yomar Espinoza García, Mayor of C. P. San Martin de Porres, district of San José, province of Pacasmayo, department of La Libertad was also appointed Ambassador.
Before concluding the celebration program, words of congratulations were heard from the esteemed Ambassadors for Peace:
- Fausto Pérez Villarreal, Social Communicator Journalist, secretary of the Association of Sports Journalists of Colombia Acord.
- Eng. Salomón García García a Writer and currently training Instructor at the Federal Electricity Commission in Mexico.
- Dr. Zenobio Rigoberto Saldivia Maldonado, director of the Department of Humanities, Santiago-Chile Metropolitan Technological University
The program concluded with the presentation of awards to the panelists and finally, Mr. Jaime Fernández Túpac Secretary General UPF gave some closing words on behalf of Dr. Trevor Jones Executive President UPF Peru.
Lic. Hugo Falla Delgado as Master of Ceremonies finally closed the important celebration for the International Day of Peace United Nations 2023.
