| ACADÉMICAS | COSTA RICA |

The Power Of Peace: The Costa Rican Experience

— Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, at 17hs
— University of Zurich, room K02-F-152 (Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zurich)

A country without an army, yet armed with moral authority. Costa Rican ambassadors and a
representative of the University for Peace, headquartered in this neutral country, invite you to
explore how peace can become a trustworthy source of strength. Discover how a small nation
builds bridges, inspires dialogue, and educates for a more just and peaceful world.

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Meeting ID: 676 2874 3815
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Program

17:00–17:10 Opening Remarks – Prof. Dr. iur. Elisabetta Fiocchi Malaspina | University of Zurich
– Latin American Center Zurich

17:10–17:20 Keynote Speaker – Ana Gabriela Massey | Ambassador of Costa Rica to
Switzerland: “Peace as Power: The Costa Rican Experience”

17:20–18:05 Presentation – Christian Guillermet Fernández | Ambassador, Permanent
Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations Office in Geneva:
“Disarmament and Active Neutrality: Costa Rica’s Diplomatic Architecture for
Peace”

18:05–18:50 Presentation – David Fernandez Puyana | Ambassador, Permanent
Observer, United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) to the United
Nations in Geneva, Permanent Delegate, UPEACE to the UNESCO in Paris:
“Educating for Peace: Costa Rica’s Cultural Project for Global Citizenship”

18:50–19:00 Closing Remarks

19:00 Apéro Riche