Betty Reardon

1929-2023

The Global Campaign for Peace Education (GCPE) and the International Insitute on Peace Education (IIPE) honor the legacy of Betty A. Reardon, pioneering and world-renowned feminist peace scholar and mother of the academic field of peace education. As co-founder of the GCPE and IIPE, Betty mentored and inspired thousands around the world. Her legacy carries on in the work of her many students and colleagues. This site is dedicated to keeping her memory and teachings alive.

Betty was internationally celebrated as a founder of the field of peace education. Learn about her life and legacy.

in memoriam

Please contribute a memory, testimony, or your condolences to Betty’s virtual legacy page.

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Hear from Betty’s family, friends, students, and mentees about her impacts and how her legacy continues.

Legacy

Thank you Betty!

Global civil society colleagues contributed to this special video project in recognition of Betty Reardon’s “unyielding conviction for pursuing change through citizen action.” This video was presented to Betty at a special event held in NYC on September 8, 2023. The event featured a conversation amongst colleagues on the potential for bringing new energies to global civil society.

Obituario a la Dra. Betty A. Reardon

una educadora y luchadora para la paz excepcional

Por Úrsula Oswald-Spring

Obituario por Úrsula Oswald-Spring

Coming Soon…

These pages are an ongoing project. We are planning to add a comprehensive list of Betty’s publications, a video and photo gallery, and other archival materials. If you have any recommendations for additional features please contact us.

In the meantime, you can view Betty’s archive of published articles on the Global Campaign for Peace Education website.