UPF-Argentina— “Universal Language for Peace: Esperanto” was the theme of the Discussion led by Prof. Julio Nardini, representative of the International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP) in Argentina, with Silvia Rottenberg, president of the Buenos Aires Esperanto Association. The event took place on November 7, 2022, on Zoom (1).
Esperanto is a widespread language spoken all around the world, created by the Polish eye doctor Ludwik Zamenhof (1859-1917), many times nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The bases of the language were published in 1887 and the goal was to develop a neutral language easy to learn, more suitable for communication. His objective was not to replace national languages, but for it to become an international alternative easier to learn (2).
During the presentation, there was a life testimony by Ms. Rottenberg on her spiritual search. There was also a reference to 2022 Peace Road, which this year has as a theme “Connecting Argentina through Peace” (3).
During the IAAP/UPF-Argentina 2022 Series, there were discussions with other experts on various themes proposed by Prof. Nardini, also an Ambassador for Peace representative in Argentina:
- Discussion with investigator and new Ambassador for Peace Silvia Perazzo, author of many academic articles on the history of contemporaneous Africa and the Rwanda genocide, and participant in many international summits on the African continent.
Discussion in support of Africa Day - 05-25-2022:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elf6Qh63I60
- Discussion with Fernando Carbajal, Ambassador for Peace in Santa Cruz province and IAAP-Argentina member, teacher and researcher, adviser, consultant and author of books related to talent, culture, innovation and entrepreneurship. Theme: “Sharing Knowledge, Serving Development Processes, Linking Social, Educational and Political Actors as a Path for Peace” - 06-17-2022:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43VcrCtPZuM
- Discussion withMargarita Maldonado, 4th Selknam generation, a community that lived in northern and central Tierra de Fuego (“Kárwkènká” in the Selknam language), at the southern tip of the South American continent, in support of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. She participated in the Discussion with Fernando Carbajal, also an Ambassador for Peace; IAAP-Argentina member, journalist and announcer Leda Soto; and Miguel Werner, UPF-Argentina president.
Discussion on ancestral knowledge and education – 08-20-2022:
- Discussion with Christian Meniw, a lawyer specializing in commercial law,a businessperson, teacher and Ambassador for Peace. Theme: “Metaverse: Opportunity or Danger for Peace” - 10-02-2022:
IAAP is one of UPF International’s leadership areas in a new phase of organization and development which seeks to gather representatives of different areas, with values and good practices, to create greater commitments of joint participation and cooperation for common good and Peace (4).
1) Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3_ArYi37Po
Quotes:
2) More info: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanto
3) Promotional link on Peace Road Argentina 2022:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IFMOnEk_dM
4) More info: https://www.upf.org/associations/iaap
