The Road of HWPL Thus Far to World Peace and Cessation of War

2019

 

Launched the MoEYS-Affiliated HWPL Peace Education Committee in Cambodia

Signed an MOU with Parañaque City Public Library of the Philippines

3rd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War

6th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk

Displayed

“The True Story of HWPL”

at major institutions in 195 countries

5th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

Expressed Support for the DPCW at a National Level from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Signed an MOA with the Coalition of Caribbean Leaders for Peace (CCLP)

Co-hosted the 1st Peace Educator Workshop for the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM)

2018

2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War

Hosted the High-Level Meeting of Former Political Leaders in Europe to Spread the Culture of Peace and Call for Support for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea

5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk

Hosted a Peace Conference with 145 United Nations Representatives

Signed an MOU between HWPL and Pan-African Parliament (PAP)

Expressed Support for the DPCW at a National Level from Seychelles, Eswatini, Comoros, and Antigua and Barbuda

4th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

Signed an MOU between HWPL and the International Centre for Black Sea-Baltic Studies and Consensus Practices (Centre BBS)

Signed an MOU between HWPL and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Levant Culture and Civilization

2017

1st Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War

4th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk

3rd Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

Hosted Peace Conference for the Reunification of Korea in Southeastern and Southwestern Regions

2016

 

Established the Declaration of World Peace Monument at the Base Camp of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front

Hosted the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light Forum (Seoul)

Proclaimed the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

3rd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk

Delivered Relief Fund for Earthquake Damage in Ecuador

Hosted Korea-China-Japan Religious Leaders’ Peace Conference for Alliance of Religions

2nd Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

2015

 

Royal Bafokeng Nation of South Africa Designated the HWPL Day

2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk

Delivered Relief Fund for Earthquake Damage in Nepal

1st Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

Started Discussion on International Law for Peace and Inaugurated the HWPL International Law Peace Committee

Hosted Global Peace Leadership at the UN Headquarters (New York)

Santa Tecla, El Salvador Established Peace Park and Erected a Monument

Mar Elias Educational Institutions, Israel Designated as HWPL Peace Academy

2014

Signed the Mindanao Peace Agreement in the Philippines

1st Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk

September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

Started the First WARP Office in Irvine, USA

2013

 

Registered as an NGO with the Seoul Metropolitan Government

Proclaimed the Declaration of World Peace and Hosted the HWPL Peace Walk

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#PEACE_WALK #UKRAINE #RUSSIA 

 

International NGO Calls for Restoration of 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.

 

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.

 

On February 28, 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.

 

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

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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.

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“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.

 

It adds, “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 26, 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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#UN #PEACE_WORLD #NGO

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Statement by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) Regarding Russia and Ukraine

 

Statement by Heavenly Culture, World Peace,

 Restoration of Light (HWPL) Regarding Russia and Ukraine

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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.

Nothing can repay the lost lives,

and the direness of being made refugees overnight cannot be consoled with anything but the cessation of hostilities and peace.

 

As an international peace NGO listed in UN ECOSOC and UN DGC, HWPL joins the UN and the international community in voicing condemnation against actions that cause a global crisis and violate human rights through the act of aggression.

 

Russia must withdraw its forces back to its country and ensure the safety of the people of Ukraine. Russia must clearly express the will to join talks and efforts to resolve the current crisis peacefully.

At the same time, it must come forward with respect for the principles of international law and manner apt to rectification, with a bearing of peace. Such a decision will gain the support of the entire global community and become a milestone in the journey of building lasting peace.

 

HWPL calls on the youth around the world to join the voices calling for peace and the cessation of war. It is for the fellow youth citizens who share the same era with us and are made victims in the violence of war, and it is for the future of the global community.

 

Furthermore, for the peaceful resolution of the current crisis of Russia and Ukraine, we support and urge swift action of the UN and request all nations to demonstrate their love for humanity by offering help to refugees.

 

28 February 2022

 

HWPL Messenger of Peace, Man Hee Lee

 

The HWPL Global Family of Peace

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#IWPG #IPYG

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

UN NEWS : ‘Ukrainian chessboard’

Russia blocks Security Council action

on Ukraine

25 February 2022

Peace and Security

Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Friday that would have demanded that Moscow immediately stop its aggression against Ukraine and withdraw all troops, a move several Council members said was deplorable, but inevitable.

Overcoming challenges 

The top UN official outlined the work of the Organization, from feeding the hungry, vaccinating children and promoting development to protecting civilians in peacekeeping operations, mediating conflicts and supporting refugees and migrants, all while “standing, delivering, extending a lifeline of hope.’”

He stressed that although the UN Charter has been challenged in the past, it has “stood firm on the side of peace, security, development, justice, international law and human rights”.  

“Time after time, when the international community has rallied together in solidarity, those values have prevailed. They will prevail, independently of what happened today,” the UN chief said. 

“We must do everything in our power so that they prevail in Ukraine but they prevail for all humanity,” concluded the Secretary-General. 

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‘Ukrainian chessboard’

Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said that he would not respond to those who had accused him of abusing his country's veto power.

 

He accused the draft’s sponsors of “spinning tales” about the true situation in Ukraine, including Western allies’ attempts to cover up the fact that they had been flooding the Donbas with weapons.

“You have made Ukraine a pawn in your own game… this resolution is nothing other than yet another brutal, inhumane move on this Ukrainian chessboard,” he said.

Indeed, the situation is being exploited by political and media outlets, he said, citing examples of the “height of propaganda”, including the misuse of images from Donbas to portray what was being referred to as Russian aggression."  

Speaking to the representatives of France, the UK and US, he said that there was no verifiable confirmation about the death of Ukrainian civilians; that photographs of supposed Russian artillery “is fake”; and that reports of attacks on civilian infrastructure were untrue.

Moreover, with its history of aggressions against other countries, the United States was “in no position to moralize.”

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DPCW_1038 : “Legislate Peace” (LP) Project

Peace Letter Campaign

Many youths and citizens are sending handwritten letters to leaders around the world, urging them to recognize and support the DPCW. The Peace Letter campaign is a way for global citizens to voluntarily practice peace, as anyone can easily participate in this initiative. Please join us to make known how to achieve peace by making our voices heard.

Peace Walk Campaign

Every May and June, youths gather in major cities around the world to hold the Peace Walk campaign. This is to urge support for the DPCW and spread a culture of peace, which is Article 10 of the DPCW. HWPL will not stop until global peace is achieved.

Spreading a Culture of Peace Campaign

HWPL holds various peace culture events such as walkathons, seminars, lectures, painting activities, camps, and more in major cities around the world in order to let a culture of peace take root globally.

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Get involved~??? Click the above link~

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DPCW_1038 : Peace Day

Annual event in Mindanao calls forth collective action to develop peace

Over 22,000 social representatives from 51 countries attended the international peace conference celebrating the Peace Day held virtually on January 24.

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The event commemorated a civilian-led peace agreement made between the Islam and Catholic communities in Mindanao 8 years ago.

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Back in 2014, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO mediated the conflict in Mindanao by proposing a peace agreement by local representatives. Witnessed by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, the peace agreement was signed by Hon. Esmael G. Mangudadatu, the then Governor of Maguindanao, and Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando Capalla of the Archdiocese of Davao representing local leadership. Since then, the province of Maguindanao and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) declared January 24 as “HWPL Peace Day” and have commemorated it as annual event to reaffirm international cooperation and local partnership for peacebuilding in Mindanao.

 

The event, under the theme of

“Law of Peace in Heaven and on Earth”,

aimed to promote interfaith harmony between religions and raise public support to establish international law for peace.

Key figures gave congratulatory messages including Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senator Panfilo Lacson, Senator Cynthia Villar, Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, and TV News Anchor Mariz Umali from the Philippines. Keynote speakers from various fields also presented commitment messages declaring their plans on promoting peace in their respective sectors including law, education, youth, women, private business and media.

Prabhu Mahendra Das, Temple President of Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir, said that he decided to participate in the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Office organized by HWPL as “a global platform for religious leaders to talk, share, discuss, learn, and grow together harmoniously and peacefully.” For the contribution to peace in the field of religion, he added,

“I firmly believe that all religions should enter into a partnership through the form of a Memorandum of Understanding.”

 

Justice Raoul Victorino (ret), Chairman of Philippine National Prayer Breakfast (PNPB) and Dean of the College of Law of Philippine Christian University (PCU), shared how he was inspired by the “revolutionary movement” that HWPL initiated to endorse global peacebuilding through the draft the “Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)” by global experts in international law to advocate peace as a global culture and norm. He declared, “I will strive to get the support of the President of the Philippines for the National Solidarity Support of

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At the same time, I will integrate DPCW [education] in the college of law by collaborating with the Philippine Association of Law Schools.”

 

Also, representing the Philippines education sector, Commissioner Ronald Adamat of the Commissioner on Higher Education (CHED) shared, “The CHED Commission en Banc has issued an endorsement to President Duterte, urging him to declare January 24 as

‘National Peace Day’,

that will provide for simultaneous celebration and observance of peace through peace activities, events, and ceremonies by all instrumentalities and agencies of government, including the private sector. This shall also be celebrated and observed in the education sector.”

 

“Our purpose is to bring all people in the world together to create a world of peace and leave it as a lasting legacy for future generations. To make this world a peaceful place without wars, let us become messengers of peace. Let us remind people around the world of that emotion—a longing for peace—and the Peace Day so they can remember all of this forever,” said Chairman Lee during the closing remarks.

Bdnewstimes - Annual Event to Commemorate Civilian-Led Peacebuilding in Mindanao Calls Forth Collective Action to Develop Peace

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Ansar Press - Annual Event to Commemorate Civilian-Led Peacebuilding in Mindanao Calls Forth Collective Action to Develop Peace

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