Officially named ‘HWPL’s 10th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk’, the global events are held by an international NGO named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council with the joint auspices of public and private organizations in different countries.
Recalling HWPL’s peace activities for the past 10 years, Chairman Lee Man-hee said, “Since we pledged to work together for world peace 10 years ago, we have been calling for peace all over the world. We have advocated that peace should be taught at home and at school, and that everyone should become messengers of peace. I went to the battlefield in Mindanao, Philippines to raise the voice of peace and we were promised not to begin war again.”
On the same day, various areas in the Philippines held simultaneous events in partner schools and communities particularly in Cavite, Laguna, Lucban, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and Cotabato City.
Partner schools and universities in support for HWPL’s peace education initiative have unveiled peace monuments which serve as a constant reminder of the shared commitment to create a peaceful environment inside the campus.
The first to celebrate in May was Victorious Christian Montessori (VCM) in GMA, Cavite, which is the first private school to implement HWPL’s Peace Education as a separate subject from K-12. Along with the unveiling ceremony of their peace monument, VCM also launched the Peace Education Organization and held the oath-taking for the officers. The students also participated in activities such as freedom wall for peace messages and prayers, recycle drive, and donation drive of old toys and clothes for the less privileged.
A Peace Wall was also unveiled in Pila, Laguna. The project was initiated by Mrs. Vikki Yu, HWPL Regional Coordinator, in collaboration with HWPL and DepEd Laguna Pila Sub-office. As part of the peace education initiative, the Peace Wall aims to promote awareness on peace among the youth especially the students through graffiti or street art.
The Peace Wall was designed by local artist, Kirk Ryan San Jose.
In South Korea, a joint statement was released by HWPL and participating organizations to affirm their commitment to institutionalizing peace through international cooperation, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 “Peace, justice and strong institutions.” They pledged to engage in mediation efforts and raising awareness and provide education in conflict areas, empower youth and women, and promote best practices for the participation of civil society.
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HWPL announced its ambitious goal to garner the support of 10 million citizens through their signatures to advocate for the establishment of an international law for peace.
To sign support for the DPCW and/or register as a member, anyone may scan the QR code or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/w3STgYTncDWyZ5bHA
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