#DPCW_1038 : 2023 International Youth Peace Conference

Amidst the 9th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit held in Incheon, South Korea, the annual conference attended by the young leaders around the world, known as the “2023 International Youth Peace Conference,” was hosted by the International Youth Peace Group (IPYG) on the afternoon of September 18th. 

The IPYG, which began with a commitment to protect young people from conflicts and leave peace as a legacy for the global community, currently collaborates with over 1,000 organizations from 119 countries worldwide.

 

This year’s Youth Peace Conference, commemorating the 9th anniversary of the World Peace Summit, was conducted under the theme of “Discussion on Running Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) Globally.”

 

#YEPW #DPCW_1038 #CONFERENCE #PEACE #HWPL

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#PEACEBUILDING

During the conference, Working Group initiatives were shared, and annual action plans were formulated. Historically, just as youth have been pioneers in achieving progress, this conference is also seen as a starting point towards a peaceful future and a time when young people from all around the world come together as one.

 

On this day, Mr. Noah Amrono, the Secretary General of the United Nations Youth Association of Kenya, delivered a presentation on the theme of

 

“Educational Approach to Fostering Collaborative Peacebuilding.”

 

He has been serving as the Secretary General and representative of the United Nations Youth Association of Kenya since 2016, tirelessly working with passion to promote the growth and development of Kenya’s future generations.

 

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PRECIOUS LEGACY TO PASS DOWN TO FUTURE GENERATIONS: PEACE!

 

We will change the word "WAR" into "PEACE" in our daily lives.

 

We have an obligation to leave apeaceful world as a legacy to future generations.

 

INTERNATIONAL DAY : World Cities Day 31 October

Urban October is an opportunity for everyone to be part of the conversation about the challenges and opportunities created by the fast rate of change in our cities and towns.

 

Each October, everyone interested in sustainable urbanization from national and local governments to universities, NGOs, and communities is encouraged to hold or participate in activities, events, and discussions.

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he month begins with World Habitat Day on the first Monday of the month and ends with World Cities Day on 31 October. Activities take place on those specific days or at any time during the month.

 

#INTERNATIONAL_DAY #DPCW_1038 #PEACE_WORLD #ISRAEL #PALESTINE

#NO_WAR #STOP_WAR #HWPL #UN #IPYG #WARP_OFFICE #YEPW #YEPC

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The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award is one of the highlights of the World Habitat Day global observance. 

The award, a plaque engraved with the name of the winner, is presented to the selected winners during the global observance.

 

By engaging all stakeholders, cities can harness transformational change and ensure a better life for all in an urbanizing world.

 

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We are encouraging national governments, local authorities, the private sector, and other urban practitioners to mark the day by organizing events through workshops or webinars, panel discussions and interviews.

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HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA)

As part of the newly launched HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA), online lectures were held over four Saturdays from July 8th to 29th, 2023. The IRPA showcased lectures delivered by prominent religious leaders from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism, based on their respective religious scriptures. A total of 1,388 religious leaders from 108 countries attended the lecture series.

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📕Since 2014, HWPL has operated the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Offices for inter-religious comparative scriptural discussions, Religious Youth Peace Camps for religious and cultural exchange, and Open Dialogues with Religious Leaders for intra-faith discussions around the world. To expand on the work for peace among religions, HWPL has initiated the HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA) platform where people can explore beyond a basic understanding of each religion through scripture-based lectures by various religious leaders.

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📚Prominent religious leaders are invited to present lectures on various topics in the Religious Peace Academy, and participating religious leaders can choose and attend lectures on scriptures from religions other than their own.

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📘Last July, 15-minute long religious lectures on the same topics were presented in the first and second weeks of the RPA lecture series. This was followed by hour-long in-depth lectures in the third and fourth weeks, where participants chose the religious lectures of their choice.

 

📔The first week of the RPA was held with the topic of ‘Prophecy and Fulfillment’, and the second week under the theme of ‘Signs of the End Times and a New Era’. Detailed information about the lectures may be found at the official website (http://rpa.hwpl.kr/), such as introductions to the lecturers and lecture videos.

#IPYG #IWPG #PEACE

📕HWPL will continue to organize and operate the International Religious Peace Academy lectures so that religion may reclaim its original role and purpose of love and understanding, and not be used as a tool for conflict.

 

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International Day for People of African Descent 31 August

People of African Descent (2015-2024)

The International Decade aims to celebrate the important contributions of people of African descent worldwide, advance social justice and inclusion policies, eradicate racism and intolerance, promote human rights, and assist in creating better, more prosperous communities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals spearheaded by the United Nations.

 

″I urge States to take concrete steps, with the full participation of people of African descent and their communities, to tackle old and new forms of racial discrimination; and to dismantle entrenched structural and institutional racism."

 

~UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Honouring the contributions of the African diaspora

The International Day for People of African Descent will be celebrated for the first time on 31 August 2021. Through this Observance the United Nations aims to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent.

 

International days reflect the values that society shares. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies. Any doctrine of racial superiority is scientifically false, morally condemnable, socially unjust, and dangerous and must be rejected, together with theories that attempt to determine the existence of separate human races.

 

The United Nations strongly condemns the continuing violent practices and excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies against Africans and people of African descent and condemns structural racism in criminal justice systems around the world. The Organization further acknowledges the Transatlantic Slave Trade as one of the darkest chapters in our human history and upholds human dignity and equality for the victims of slavery, the slave trade and colonialism, in particular people of African descent in the African diaspora.

 

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#INTERNATIONAL_DAY #RACISM #FREEDOM #AFRICA #DPCW_1038 #PEACE

 

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 9 August

 Violations of the rights of the world's Indigenous Peoples have become a persistent problem, sometimes because of a historical burden from their colonization backgrounds and others because of the contrast with a constantly changing society.

 

In response to this problem, let’s remember every August 9 that Indigenous Peoples have the right to make their own decisions and carry them out meaningfully and culturally appropriate to them.

 

In this context of demand for self-determination, Indigenous youth are working as agents of change at the forefront of some of the most pressing crises facing humanity today.

 

For instance, Indigenous youth are harnessing cutting-edge technologies and developing new skills to offer solutions and contribute to a more sustainable, peaceful future for our people and planet.

 

But their future depends as well on the decisions that are made today. Their representation and participation in global efforts towards climate change mitigation, peacebuilding, and digital cooperation are crucial for the effective implementation of their rights as indigenous.

 

 

This International Day of Indigenous Peoples 2023, under the title of "Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination", revindicates the role that indigenous youth must occupy in decision-making while recognizing their dedicated efforts in climate action, the search for justice for their people, and the creation of an intergenerational connection that keeps their culture, traditions, and contributions alive.

 

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DPCW_1038 : The movement for a better world

Oxford University of Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group

 

The IPYG UK branch is carrying out various peace activities to resolve the fundamental causes of war, as well as solutions for refugees from around the world including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and South Sudan.

 

On May 22, the young people in Britain launched the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) with students at Oxford University to help the youth become the center of realizing peace and equipping them to carry out specific and regular peace activities.

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Oxford University has supported students and scholars affected by wars as a ‘University of Sanctuary’, starting with welcoming refugee academics during World War II up until now, providing support for students and academics affected by the war in Ukraine.

 

The YEPW was co-hosted by the Oxford Human Rights Student Society (OHRSS) and Oxford Society for International Development (OxSID), who discussed how to cooperate with local refugee communities and organizations in the local Oxford area.

 

The Oxford Society for International Development (OxSID), a member of the working group, facilitate discussions of the challenges and advances within International Development. The Oxford Human Rights Student Society (OHRSS) highlights opportunities for students with interest in the human rights law sector.

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The participating students introduced their major fields and interests and discussed how to engage in local community in practical and effective support for refugees amidst ongoing global crises. This discussion was broken into four stages: goals (awareness, education, and engagement), target audiences, method of intervention, and intervention execution. Through this, students shared ideas for cultural activities based on empathy and understanding, such as sports days and documentary screening with the refugee communities in Oxford.

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The General Director of the IPYG UK branch introduced cases of young people who have worked for peace, including Red Cross founder Henri Dunant and young students who protested the Vietnam War.

 

And, “Examples like this tell us that the power to change history is not just about the state or power. IPYG starts with this hope. This is our purpose to end global war, protect our friends, young people, build sustainable peace, and pass it on to future generations,” she said, highlighting the importance of young people’s participation in peace activities.

 

A student from OHRSS Committee who participated in the event expressed, “Everyone who attended really loved it and we really want to work with you in the future!” Other student from OxSID committee said, “What worked well about the YEPW brainstorming session was the focus on implementation and prolonged contact.” In addition, other participants added that it was a productive and innovative meeting, and a positive platform for young people to plan and implement ways of peacebuilding by participating in it directly and proactively.

 

The second round of the Oxford University YEPW, which will start again in Autumn 2023, will continue practical discussions on how to address the consequences of global conflict in local contexts, particularly through the lens of international law. IPYG UK will also expand its working group activities by conducting “Changemaker Summer Sessions,” with other YEPW participants including Oxford students during the summer.

 

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#IPYG #IWPG #PEACEBUILDING

 

#PEACEWORLD #DPCW_1038 #HWPL

 

#PEACE #WHO #WARP_OFFICE

 

 

International Day for Women in Diplomacy 24 June

Why women matter in diplomacy

Women have been playing a crucial role in global governance since the drafting and signing of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Women bring immense benefits to diplomacy. Their leadership styles, expertise and priorities broaden the scope of issues under consideration and the quality of outcomes.

 

#WOMEN

 

Research shows that when women serve in cabinets and parliaments, they pass laws and policies that are better for ordinary people, the environment and social cohesion. Advancing measures to increase women’s participation in peace and political processes is vital to achieving women’s de facto equality in the context of entrenched discrimination.

 

#UN #PEACE #INTERNATIONAL_DAY

 

Out of the 193 Member States of the United Nations, only 34 women serve as elected Heads of State or Government. Whilst progress has been made in many countries, the global proportion of women in other levels of political office worldwide still has far to go: 21% of the world’s ministers, 26% of national parliamentarians, and 34% of elected seats of local government. According to a new UN report, at the current pace of progress, equal representation in parliament will not be achieved until 2062.

 

#PEACE_WORLD

 

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the world’s largest yearly meeting of world leaders. While the UNGA has been the setting for several historic moments for gender equality, much has yet to be achieved regarding women’s representation and participation. Just four women have been elected President of the UN General Assembly in its 77 years.

 

#UNGA

 

The 15-member UN Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. While women currently represent slightly over a third of the Security Council's members — far higher than the average — it is still far from enough. Explore the participation of women at the Security Council.

 

Inclusive governance can result in policies that create positive change over the long term.

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June

Discover the key findings of this study about the nature of gender inequalities regarding land tenure, access to technologies and resources for sustainable land management, women’s involvement in decision-making, and the numerous difficulties caused by drought and land degradation in the daily lives of women and girls.

 

Her land. Her rights.

 

Gender inequality is real in terms of land and drought

 

Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, especially in developing countries, but increasingly so in developed nations too. In fact, forecasts estimate that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population.

 

The number and duration of droughts has increased by 29 percent since 2000, as compared to the two previous decades (WMO 2021). When more than 2.3 billion people already face water stress, this is a huge problem.

 

Women hold a vital stake in the health of the land, yet they often don't have control over it.

 

In all parts of the world, women face significant barriers in securing land rights, limiting their ability to thrive and prosper.

 

In many regions, they remain subject to discriminatory laws and practices that impede their right to inherit and access to services and resources.

And when land becomes degraded and water is scarce, women are often the worst affected.

 

#LAND #INTERNATIONAL_DAY #

#UN #HWPL #PEACE #DRAUGHT #WOMEN #HUMAN_RIGHTS

 

This year, the theme of the International Day Against Desertification, and Drought "Her land. Her rights", emphasizes that investing in women’s equal access to land and associated assets is a direct investment in their future and the future of humanity. It's time for women and girls to be at the forefront of global land restoration and drought resilience efforts.

 

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HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp was held in Thailand

On February 17 and 22, HWPL held the HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp at the Haroon Mosque temple in Bangkok, Thailand, and at the Chiangmai Campus of Maha Chulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya University respectively. The event, held offline for the first time since the pandemic, took place for the full understanding of other religions and religious peace.

The HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp was a great opportunity to promote cultural exchanges between religions beyond ideology and religions through “Religious Culture Class,” experiencing other religions in person. And with a lecture on the theme of “A conversation that turns war into peace” participants had time to think about the value of mutual patience, understanding, respect, and continued interest in other religions in situations of conflict. 

The HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp at the Haroon Mosque temple on February 17 was organized by Imam Thanarat Watcharapisud, and 31 young people including temple officials attended the event. Imam Thanarat introduced the temple and Islamic worship culture to the participants, and they had time to experience the Islamic worship culture themselves.

Imam Thanarat Watcharapisud from Haroon Mosque temple said, “I’m so pleased to host this program inviting you who recognize the diversity of religion. Islam, in particular, belongs to a minority in Thailand. However, it is a religion that practices peace and love. I’m glad that this time has helped resolve the misunderstanding of Islam.”

At the HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp held in Chiangmai Campus of Maha Chulalongkorn Rajavidyalaya University on February 22, a total of 20 university students and monks from Wat Sanpakha temple attended. At the request of the university, Mr. Frank Sethi, the secretary of the Chiang Mai Sikkh Temple, gave a lecture on the theme of “A conversation that turns war into peace.”

 

Mr. Frank Sethi, who was a lecturer that day, said, “There are two methods of conflict resolution. It is patience and understanding. People often forget about equality and inner state. Agreeing with the other person, and if you disagree, having a conversation about what you disagree with can help resolve the conflict.”  

He also said, “I shared Sikhism at the Buddhist University and answered questions, and it was a very interesting time. There are many differences between Buddhism and Sikhism, but by comparison, it was also a time when we could find something in common that advocates peace.”

Kyow Wang Marma, Lecturer of Meditation and Buddhism Center of Wat Sanpakha, said, “we think we should train ourselves first. If you can’t change yourself, you won’t be able to change others either. We are no different from each other. We all have different names, countries, religions, surnames and positions, but fundamentally we are human beings.”

He said

 “We are all born, sick and die. In the process, it would not be the purpose of human life to judge each other, say right and wrong, and reach a dispute without knowing other people well. If religion can teach us about conflict and violence and provide solutions, it can protect humanity and build a better world. And I think that is also the role of religious leaders.”

Through the event, participants from Buddhism, Islam and Sikhism had time to communicate one another, and shared a peaceful way of dialogue to reduce potential conflicts between religions.

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers 29 May

What Peacekeeping Does?

 

UN Peacekeeping helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.

 

We have unique strengths, including legitimacy, burden sharing, and an ability to deploy troops and police from around the world, integrating them with civilian peacekeepers to address a range of mandates set by the UN Security Council and General Assembly.

 

#UN #PEACEKEEPING #NO_WAR #PEACE #WORLDPEACE

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On display at the Visitor's Lobby from 1 May to 6 June is a photo exhibit tracing the journey of 75 years of peacekeeping.

 

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United Nations peacekeepers are the beating heart of our commitment to a more peaceful world. For 75 years, they have supported people and communities rocked by conflict and upheaval across the globe.

 

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