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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Virginia Gamba - An internationally recognized leader in disarmament\, peace\, and human security. Joining Live from Argentina!
DESCRIPTION:Attend In-Person at Laurel Ridge Community College\, Middletown Campus in the Corron Community Development Center or Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                Event Interest and Registration Form            \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n        \n            \n                Watch the Live Stream (April 27\, 2026 at 1 p.m.)            \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaurel Ridge Community College is honored to welcome Virginia Gamba\, who will join the college live from Argentina for a special hybrid event. \n\n\n\nAn internationally recognized leader in disarmament\, peace\, and human security\, Virginia Gamba brings decades of experience in international diplomacy and global conflict prevention\, including leadership in United Nations initiatives connected to efforts recognized by the Nobel Peace Prize.  \n\n\n\nShe will participate in a thought‑provoking conversation focused on global leadership\, strategies for conflict prevention\, and the evolving future of international cooperation. \n\n\n\nPlease complete the form below to register your interest in this upcoming event. By submitting this form\, you will receive event updates\, including the virtual link\, as details become available. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Interest & Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Virginia Gamba\n\n\n\nVirginia Gamba brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience in disarmament\, peacebuilding\, and human security. \n\n\n\nShe has served the United Nations in several senior roles\, including: \n\n\n\n\nFourth Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict\n\n\n\nAssistant Secretary-General and Head of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons\n\n\n\nDirector and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs\n\n\n\n\nIn 1995\, Ms. Gamba was awarded a shared Nobel Peace Prize for her work on nuclear disarmament with the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. \n\n\n\nAs a candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations\, Ms. Gamba will reflect on her experiences growing up in Argentina\, her work on nuclear disarmament\, her time at the United Nations\, and her vision for global leadership and peace. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTentative Program Agenda\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction\n\n\n\nMs. Gamba’s Background and Career Path\n\n\n\nNobel Peace Prize Work on Nuclear Disarmament\n\n\n\nUnited Nations Efforts on:\n\nChildren in Armed Conflict\n\n\n\nPrevention of Genocide\n\n\n\n\n\nModerated Q&A\n\n\n\n\nThe agenda will be updated as details are finalized. \n\n\n\nSpecial Acknowledgment\n\n\n\nThis unique opportunity was made possible with the support of Laurel Ridge alumnus Jason Hatch\, whose efforts were instrumental in connecting Ms. Gamba with the college. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, please contact:Larry Friedenberg\, Assistant Professor Sociology and Human Services at lfriedenberg@laurelridge.edu.
URL:https://laurelridge.edu/event/a-conversation-with-virginia-gamba-nobel-peace-prize-winner-and-internationally-recognized-leader-in-disarmament-peace-and-human-security/
LOCATION:Laurel Ridge Community College 173 Skirmisher Lane\, Middletown\, VA 22645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Community Events,Fauquier Student Events,Middletown Student Events,Student Events
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