From armed conflict to hope: Virginia Gamba in the Universidad de MendozaConversation with students.

The international official first met with the Dean of the School of Law, Dr. Diego Carbonell; the Vice-Rector of the University of Montevideo, Dr. Alejandra Sella; and other institutional authorities. During the meeting, they discussed topics such as the offering of new diploma programs and various academic activities; in addition, the delegate addressed her potential candidacy for a leadership position at the United Nations.

Later, he gave a talk to the students in an enriching day in which the students expressed, through interesting questions, their concern for world peace.

Virginia Shrimp She is one of the most influential diplomats on the global stage, renowned for her tireless work in conflict resolution and the protection of human rights. Her recent visit to the School of Law and Social Sciences at the Universidad de Mendoza This was part of a tour of the province, where he also presented his biographical book "On the Tightrope" and gave lectures on his extensive journey towards peace. Key points that define his figure and trajectory:

The highest position in Child Protection

To date, Gamba has served as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. His work involves monitoring and reporting serious violations against children in war zones, negotiating directly with governments and armed groups to stop the recruitment of child soldiers and attacks on schools.

A strategist forged in crisis

His degree course took off with a technical and strategic focus:

In his youth, he analyzed the conflict from a strategic perspective of the War of Malvinaswhich led her to publish fundamental works on the relationship between Argentina and the United Kingdom.

She was a key member of the Pugwash Conferences, an organization of scientists and public figures working to reduce the danger of armed conflict, which received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995.

In his university lectures, such as the one he gave in Mendoza, Gamba often shares anecdotes that humanize UN diplomacy:

Negotiations on the ground: He has recounted experiences in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where personal safety often takes a back seat to the urgency of saving lives.

The challenge of being a woman in high diplomacy: She often highlights how she had to make her way in a world historically dominated by men, using empathy and technical rigor as her best tools.

Recent recognition: In 2025, she was awarded the World Humanitarian Prize for Children, consolidating her status as an indisputable ethical benchmark.