2023 DPCW Conference: Joint Declaration on Conflict Resolution and Spreading a Culture of Peace

61 Pledges to Implement Peace Projects

In commemoration of the 9th anniversary of the HWPL September 18th World Peace Summit held from September 18th to the 20th, 61 discussions were held during the

 

“Roundtable on Conflict Resolution and the Spreading a Culture of Peace,” 

which took place over the course of three days. Participants from 45 countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe engaged in meetings that extended from morning to late in the night.

 

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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.

The conference encompassed discussions on conflict resolution (3 topics), the peace activities (Legislate Project, LP) required by individual countries and regions (33 topics), the MOU and MOA agreements for the operation and collaboration of peace activities (10 topics), and the national support needed for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) at the national level (15 topics). In total, 61 project goals were established, and a signing ceremony to implement these projects took place.

 

Haile Meskel, Head of the Social Capital Building Department of the Ministry of Peace in Ethiopia, expressed his commitment to activating peace culture in Ethiopia through the revitalization of HWPL’s LP activities, focusing on establishing a culture of peace and institutionalizing peace. He said, “It was great to communicate concrete plans to put our pre-discussed items into actions. I will do my best to bring the outcome next year.”

 

2023 DPCW Conference:

 

Joint Declaration on Conflict Resolution and Spreading the Culture of Peace

 

#DPCW_1038 #PEACE #UN #PEACEWORLD #NO_WAR #PEACE_ACTITIVIES

#YEPW #WARP_OFFICE #IPYG #IWPG

 

After three days of discussions, the DPCW Conference held on September 20th announced the results of the discussions. At the conference, a “Joint Statement on Conflict Resolution and Spreading a Culture of Peace” was publicly released, emphasizing cooperation and a shared commitment to realizing the DPCW and implementing peace activities. A total of 166 individuals signed the joint statement.

 

HWPL Statement on Israel-Hamas War

HWPL Statement on Israel-Hamas War

 

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, strongly calls for an immediate cessation of the Israel-Hamas war that threatens global security and tramples on the integrity of life.

 

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It is clearly shown through reckless violence—which only produces losers—that it is the innocent civilians who become the victims in wars, and everyone in the world is witnessing this situation in real time.

 

Failing to stop an unjustified war will result in thousands and tens of thousands of civilian casualties.

 

Can

anyone

compensate

for

such

devastating

atrocities?

Organizations across the globe that collaborate with HWPL, which obtained special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and associated with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC), and HWPL members are urging for the two parties of the war to immediately cease the acts of aggression, protect the citizens, and actively engage in efforts to ensure recovery and peace.

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Furthermore, we call on the UN and the international community to swiftly take necessary measures such as mediating peace between the two parties to bring them to a dialogue and providing humanitarian support.

 

Threats of violence cannot break the hope for freedom and peace held dearly by global citizens. This hope is a strong will shared across the globe, and humanity will foster firm solidarity under peace to ultimately bring about restoration by becoming one.

HWPL condemns violence and war that undermine world peace, and we will spare no effort to establish peace together with global citizens.

 

#HWPL #GLOBAL #DPCW_1038 #PEACEWORLD #NOWAR #ISRAEL #HAMAS #PALESTINIAN #WARP_OFFICE #IPYG #IWPG

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HWPL Peace Advocate, Lee Man-hee

The HWPL Global Family of Peace

 

DPCW_1038 : HWPL Peace Tours of Man-hee Lee

To the family members of peace who love peace,

 

Greetings, I am Venerable Myeong An, the Vice President of the Yeorae Order of Korean Buddhism. First and foremost, I would like to thank HWPL, who is leading the work for peace, for inviting me to today’s event.

 

There is a saying in Buddhism, “It’s fate even if you just brush collars.” I believe our fate is greater since we have become one family for peace. It seems our relationship is layers deep.

 

There are many people who doubt peace will be achieved, including religious leaders who work for love, mercy, and peace. However, for me, world peace and the unification of the Korean Peninsula were things that have to be achieved. This is because I have always heard and learned about the desire for peace from In Wang Maha Sangaraja, who is the founder of the Yeorae Order of Korean Buddhism.

 

In Wang Maha Sangaraja was also a Korean War veteran, like HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee. He knew firsthand the devastation of war and always practiced his words with action. He declared “One family of the global village,” established “Symbiosis, co-prosperity, and coexistence,” and erected monuments for world peace and the unification of the Korean Peninsula with Venerable Ilbung Seo Gyeongbo. Following this, the Yeorae Order has continued to pray for world peace and the unification of the Korean peninsula.

I believe that connected our hearts, and that is why our connection is so precious. Chairman Lee, who has been working without rest to leave a world of peace to the future generations despite being over 90 years old, reminded me of In Wang Maha Sangaraja, and the family of HWPL who joyfully partake in this work seemed to be united with the Yeorae Order. It seemed we were truly one family in peace.

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HWPL Peace Tours of Man-hee Lee (3-3): Local media's 'high interest'...“His name is ‘Light’”

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HWPL Peace Tours of Man-hee Lee (2): The First Peace Tour to Europe for the Cessation of War - “Recognition of the Importance of the Civil Peace Movement”

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The Conference for the Rule of Law was Held

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Building Trust Among Religions Through Dialogue

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Significance and Development Direction of DPCW

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Peace as Institution to Change Daily Lives of People :

7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War

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#HWPL #BUSAN #SEOUL #KOREA #DPCW_1038 #IPYG #PEACE_WORLD

#IWPG #WARP_OFFICE #UN #PEACE

 

 

 

DPCW_1038 : Peace vital in education transmission

MWAKA LENGALENGA, Lusaka

KABWATA Member of Parliament Andrew Tayengwa has implored teachers in Zambia to continuously educate and inspire children in a peaceful manner. Mr Tayengwa said that peaceful education plays an important role in young learners. Speaking during the Peace Monument completion ceremony, he said this is a significant step towards spreading the culture of peace in Zambia and beyond.

 

“The promotion of peace should involve continuous efforts, not one-off events,” he said.

 

And a peace educator from Kamwala Secondary School, Mary Kapalu, said the monument is a commitment to promote the culture of peace and unity.

 

“I wish to commend HWPL for the support in the implementation of peace programme initiatives in schools. The

government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Education, acknowledges the changes that have taken place today at

Childhood Joy Academy,” Ms Kapalu said. 

The project was initiated by an international peace organisation called Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in partnership with Childhood Joy Academy (CJA). HWPL Peace Education Department coordinator Katelyn Shim said the monument is made in the form of an open book, with HWPL’s The Declaration of World Peace written on it. Ms Shim said this is a promise that the Peace Monument will be an important page in Zambia’s peace history and will continue.

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Heavenly Culture,

World Peace,

Restoration of

Light (HWPL)

 

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#PEACE_WALKS #PEACE_WORLD #DPCW_1038 #HWPL

#IWPG #IPYG #WARP_OFFICE #NO_WAR

#DPCW#peace_letter

 

“The Declaration of World Peace”

 

 

International Migrants Day 18 December

Promoting safe migration

Migrants and displaced people represent some of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. Migrants have proven to be a source of prosperity, innovation, and sustainable development to countries of origin, transit, and host countries.

 

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) offers the opportunity and guidance to actualize human mobility and seize the opportunities it presents.

 

On this International Migrants Day, and every day, IOM reaffirms its commitment to promoting a humane and orderly management of migration for the benefit of all, including the communities of origin, transit, and destination.

 Watching the video to learn 5 ways states can promote safe migration.

 

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#UN #MIGRATION #HWPL #WARP_OFFICE #DPCW_1038 #IPYG #INTERNATIONAL_DAY

 

Global Issues: Migration

The UN Migration Agency (IOM) defines a migrant as any person who is moving or has moved across an international border or within a State away from his/her habitual place of residence, regardless of (1) the person’s legal status; (2) whether the movement is voluntary or involuntary; (3) what the causes for the movement are; or (4) what the length of the stay is.

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 29 November

In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (resolution 32/40 B). On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II))

 In resolution 60/37 of 1 December 2005, the Assembly requested the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and the Division for Palestinian Rights, as part of the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on 29 November, to continue to organize an annual exhibit on Palestinian rights or a cultural event in cooperation with the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the UN.

 

The resolution on the observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People also encourages Member States to continue to give the widest support and publicity to the observance of the Day of Solidarity.

 

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#UN #DPCW_1038 #INTERNATIONAL_DAY #PEACE_WALK #NO_WAR #IPYG #IWPG #WARP_OFFICE 

INTERNATIONAL DAY : United Nations Chinese Language Day April 20

☺Do you know?

• When the United Nations was established in 1945, Chinese was identified as an official language.
• Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. Among the six official languages ​​of the United Nations, Chinese is the only official language used by a single country.
• In 2009, UNESCO listed Chinese calligraphy with a history of more than 3,000 years in the "Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage".

Chinese Day Activities

So far, the United Nations Headquarters in New York has successfully held ten

"United Nations Chinese Language Day"

celebrations. The event is receiving more and more attention and popularity, and more and more groups are keen to promote Chinese culture and art that actively participate in this celebration every year.

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#UN #DPCW #PEACE_WALK #Chinese #HWPL #INTERNATIONAL_DAY

The establishment of the United Nations Language Day

The United Nations Department of Public Information has established language days for each of the six official languages ​​of the United Nations. United Nations Language Day celebrates multilingual and cultural diversity and promotes the equal use of the six official languages ​​in the United Nations. Under this initiative, UN duty stations around the world will host six celebrations to commemorate each UN working language. United Nations Language Day is both an entertainment and a reminder to strengthen respect for the history, culture and achievements of the six working languages ​​of the United Nations.

 

An International NGO Sends Anti-war Statement to 192 Countries to Restore Peace in Ukraine

An International NGO Sends Anti-war Statement to 192 Countries to Restore Peace in Ukraine

Many parts of the global society is reacting to Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine by denouncing Russian President Putin’s decision of devastating attack and occupation of the Ukraine territory.

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In his presidency, Putin used the military power to invade and control foreign territory including South Ossetia, Crimea of Ukraine, and now parts of the north, east and south of Ukraine, which all challenged the global security and stability.

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On 28th, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a South Korea-based international NGO affiliated with the UN ECOSOC and Seoul Metropolitan Government, made a statement to advocate a global cooperation for peace.

Titled “Statement by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) Regarding Russia and Ukraine”, it demands that Russia withdraw all military to its own territory, international community protect and accommodate refugees, and global youth unite for an anti-war movement and peace.

“Military aggression against a sovereign state cannot be a solution to any problem, and the perils of such war and violent conflict hit innocent citizens the hardest, including women, the youth, and children. … Russia must withdraw its forces back to its country … (and we) request all nations to demonstrate their love for humanity by offering help to refugees.”

 

HWPL has been seeking to construct a global network for peace by building solidarity among leaders and representatives from the field of politics, religion, youth, women and media in the world. Written by 580,000 citizens worldwide, HWPL in 2018 sent out “peace letters” urging the heads of states of 192 countries to demand their participation in cooperation for peace.

On February 26th, the White House announced through a statement that the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States will cooperate to execute an economic sanction to exclude Russia from the international financial system by removing selected Russian banks from the SWIFT.

Ukrainian forces are currently resisting against the Russian military with effective defense, and anti-war protests and voices in support of Ukraine through social media become more widespread throughout the world.

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Sunrise Online - International NGO Calls for Restoration of Peace in Ukraine

https://bit.ly/3KgOFWM

#NO_WAR #PEACE_WORLD #NO_WEAPON #DPCW_1038 #UN

#IPYG #IWPG #HWPL

International Women's Day 8 March

Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.

Women are increasingly being recognized as more vulnerable to climate change impacts than men, as they constitute the majority of the world’s poor and are more dependent on the natural resources which climate change threatens the most.

At the same time, women and girls are effective and powerful leaders and change-makers for climate adaptation and mitigation. They are involved in sustainability initiatives around the world, and their participation and leadership results in more effective climate action.

Continuing to examine the opportunities, as well as the constraints, to empower women and girls to have a voice and be equal players in decision-making related to climate change and sustainability is essential for sustainable development and greater gender equality.

Without gender equality today, a sustainable future, and an equal future, remains beyond our reach.

 

This International Women’s Day,

 let’s claim

 “

Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

”

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#UN #WOMEN #EQUALITY #HWPL #DPCW #WARP_OFFICE #IPYG #IWPG