Spreading A Culture of Peace in Dominica

Through the Integration of HWPL Peace Education in National Civics Curriculum

 

 

Good day, everybody. My name is Octavia Alfred.

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I work as the parliamentary representative for the Castle Bruce constituency. I also work as the Minister of Education, Human Resource Planning, Vocational Training, and National Excellence.

 

We are speaking today about the HWPL peace curriculum, which was introduced to the school curriculum in Dominica as part of the Health and Family Life Education, integrated into Social Studies, and also as a stand-alone. Depending on the concepts that we have to teach, the HWPL peace curriculum has proven to be very helpful in addressing the challenges of our students in Dominica – and not just students, but even what they take home to their friends and their parents, and also our teachers. Therefore, we think that the peace curriculum is something that is helping us.

 

We are going to keep that in our curriculum. It is going to be a resource that’s going to be in our schools for a long time, because we know that when we get it right, we won’t have to be fixing certain things. If we can get it right at preschool level, we don’t have to fix anything at secondary level. If we can get it right while these students are 7, 8, 9, 10, we don’t have anything to fix when children reach 14.

 

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We are just so happy for it. [HWPL Peace Education] is also integrated in the civics curriculum. Our civics curriculum is ready and we are excited. We’ll be piloting it in the new school year and we await to see better results in the next coming year. So we want to thank everybody who is on board – HWPL is a wonderful program. We are excited about it.

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We know that HWPL will take roots in Dominica, and this will have already begun. And when this is fully implemented, we just cannot wait to see the fruits of this curriculum. We are sure that Dominica will be sharing the fruits of HWPL with other countries. We are happy that Dominica will be benefiting from this program. We are just so glad that we were chosen. Our culture is normally peaceful, and this is just going to make us a better people.

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So we thank all those for who are involved in this program, and we just cannot stop thanking you for choosing Dominica.

 

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International Day of Non-Violence 2 October

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

 

According to General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness". The resolution reaffirms "the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence" and the desire "to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence".

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Introducing the resolution in the General Assembly on behalf of 140 co-sponsors, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Mr. Anand Sharma, said that the wide and diverse sponsorship of the resolution was a reflection of the universal respect for Mahatma Gandhi and of the enduring relevance of his philosophy. Quoting the late leader’s own words, he said: "Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man".

 

Definition of Non-Violence

The principle of non-violence — also known as non-violent resistance — rejects the use of physical violence in order to achieve social or political change. Often described as "the politics of ordinary people", this form of social struggle has been adopted by mass populations all over the world in campaigns for social justice.

 

Professor Gene Sharp, a leading scholar on non-violent resistance, uses the following definition in his publication, The Politics of Nonviolent Action:

"Nonviolent action is a technique by which people who reject passivity and submission, and who see struggle as essential, can wage their conflict without violence. Nonviolent action is not an attempt to avoid or ignore conflict. It is one response to the problem of how to act effectively in politics, especially how to wield powers effectively."

 

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While non-violence is frequently used as a synonym for pacifism, since the mid-twentieth century the term non-violence has been adopted by many movements for social change which do not focus on opposition to war.

 

One key tenet of the theory of non-violence is that the power of rulers depends on the consent of the population, and non-violence therefore seeks to undermine such power through withdrawal of the consent and cooperation of the populace.

 

There are three main categories of non-violence action:

 

protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils;

non-cooperation; and

non-violent intervention, such as blockades and occupations.

 

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8th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

Greetings to everyone joining the 8th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit. It is a pleasure to meet all of you. I am Man Hee Lee, chairman of HWPL. How have you all been? Currently, the world is going through great hardships of the pandemic. But under the protection of the heavens, I believe peace will be upon our family of peace.

 

Everyone, what would be the work entrusted to us? What would be the task that must be accomplished in this generation? It is peace. It is peace indeed. I heard the United Nations was established for the purpose of global peace. However, even to this very day, wars have continued incessantly. And for this reason, our family of peace have come forward for global peace and cessation of war.

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After discussing with people from different backgrounds and walks of life, we came to a conclusion that the current international law is in need of a change, and thus a new international instrument, and established the HWPL International Law Peace Committee. The committee members drafted a document for this initiative, and that was the 10 articles and 38 clauses of the DPCW. Then we proclaimed it to the whole world. So I believe people around the world know about this document well.

 

How is the situation now? You can see if you look at the world. The UN was created for peace, and its Security Council with five permanent members was established for the same reasons. However, one of the five countries caused a war. It was their role to prevent wars from breaking out, but they started a war themselves. This is not right.

 

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 I don’t know what you think, but I also need to eat to survive just like any others. Even so, I went on 31 world tours for the purpose of peace. Do you think I did this work because I had nothing else to do? No, I did it for peace. Heads of state, chief justices, speakers of parliaments, and university presidents around the world all signed to achieve peace together. I have all their signatures. I have them with me.

 

And the conditions required for global peace were written by the members of the HWPL International Law Peace Committee. The document was drafted by the committee members. This document will be submitted to the United Nations, and it will be put to a vote. Those at the UN are the same people as us. They have the same heart. No one wants war.

 

I visited the UN several times and listened to them. They all wanted peace. So if a decision is made to adopt the DPCW, it should be implemented at the international level. One of the provisions calls for weapons of mass destruction to be removed. These weapons that destroy and kill humanity should be removed. The document also prohibits States from invading and pressuring other weaker States. Every State, whether it is big or small, should have its own sovereignty.

 

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While going around the world, I have seen many things. Some countries do not have pharmacies. Some do not have hospitals. Why? Is it because their people don’t fall ill? No, it is because they are invaded by another country and not allowed to have such facilities. We are born into the same world, but some places are facing such difficulties. This can’t be. No, this cannot. They should be able to live on their own, and if there’s something they fall short of, their neighbors should help them out.

 

So the DPCW was created so that all the family of peace can live with the same rights. I am sure you know. Now for its implementation, I will make sure to send the DPCW to the United Nations. Then at the UN, people will put it to a vote. If they vote in favor, it will be implemented as it is. The HWPL International Law Peace Committee originally had 21 members, and the committee itself was a preparation for this work. I believe you know how much hard work they put in.

 

Since we started with a common goal, we should see it through to the finish. Yes, we should. In this world, I have met countless heads of state, chief justices, speakers of parliament, and university presidents in different countries. I have also met heads of organizations and journalists. We, HWPL, appointed national leaders as members of our Peace Advisory Council. We appointed heads of organizations as our Publicity Ambassadors.

 

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What was the purpose?

 

For global peace.

 

 

International Day of Older Persons 1 October

On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons (resolution 45/106). This was preceded by initiatives such as the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing, which was adopted by the 1982 World Assembly on Ageing and endorsed later that year by the UN General Assembly.

 

In 1991, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Principles for Older Persons (resolution 46/91). In 2002, the Second World Assembly on Ageing adopted the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, to respond to the opportunities and challenges of population ageing in the 21st century and to promote the development of a society for all ages.

 

The composition of the world population has changed dramatically in recent decades. Between 1950 and 2010, life expectancy worldwide rose from 46 to 68 years. Globally, there were 703 million persons aged 65 or over in 2019. The region of Eastern and South-Eastern Asia was home to the largest number of older persons (261 million), followed by Europe and Northern America (over 200 million).

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Over the next three decades, the number of older persons worldwide is projected to more than double, reaching more than 1.5 billion persons in 2050. All regions will see an increase in the size of the older population between 2019 and 2050. The largest increase (312 million) is projected to occur in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia, growing from 261 million in 2019 to 573 million in 2050. The fastest increase in the number of older persons is expected in Northern Africa and Western Asia, rising from 29 million in 2019 to 96 million in 2050 (an increase of 226 per cent). The second fastest increase is projected for sub-Saharan Africa, where the population aged 65 or over could grow from 32 million in 2019 to 101 million in 2050 (218 per cent).

By contrast, the increase is expected to be relatively small in Australia and New Zealand (84 per cent) and in Europe and Northern America (48%), regions where the population is already significantly older than in other parts of the world.

Among development groups, less developed countries excluding the least developed countries will be home to more than two-thirds of the world’s older population (1.1 billion) in 2050. Yet the fastest increase is projected to take place in the least developed countries, where the number of persons aged 65 or over could rise from 37 million in 2019 to 120 million in 2050 (225%).

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International Day of Sign Languages 23 September

Sign languages unite us!

 

The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.

 

During the 2022 celebration of the International Day of Sign Languages, the world will once again highlight the unity generated by our sign languages. Deaf communities, governments and civil society organisations maintain their collective efforts - hand in hand - in fostering, promoting and recognising national sign languages as part of their countries’ vibrant and diverse linguistic landscapes.

 

According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide. More than 80% of them live in developing countries. Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages.

 

Sign languages are fully fledged natural languages, structurally distinct from the spoken languages. There is also an international sign language, which is used by deaf people in international meetings and informally when travelling and socializing. It is considered a pidgin form of sign language that is not as complex as natural sign languages and has a limited lexicon.

 

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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes and promotes the use of sign languages. It makes clear that sign languages are equal in status to spoken languages and obligates states parties to facilitate the learning of sign language and promote the linguistic identity of the deaf community.

The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

 

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The resolution establishing the day acknowledges that early access to sign language and services in sign language, including quality education available in sign language, is vital to the growth and development of the deaf individual and critical to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. It recognizes the importance of preserving sign languages as part of linguistic and cultural diversity.

 

It also emphasizes the principle of

“nothing about us without us”

in terms of working with deaf communities.

 

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'Great Heritage' ver. Philippine

 

Title : 8th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

 

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Subtitle : Peace as an Institution: A Foundation for Sustainable Development

 

September, 18th, 2022

 

HWPL has proposed peace as an institution to resolve the above global threats. The main goal is to weave the values of peace into our social fabric, allowing mutual respect, harmony, cooperation, and co-prosperity to become part of our institutions as the norms and cultures of each society, domestic law, and international law. The principle of peace that enables this institutional peace is contained in the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).

 

The DPCW lays the foundation for the institutionalization of peace, a process of establishing peace within a community. The 10 articles and 38 clauses of the DPCW underscore conflict prevention and resolution, gradual reduction of armament and the transition to instruments for daily lives, mutual respect and conflict resolution of religious and ethnic groups, and spreading a culture of peace. The DPCW not only unambiguously states 

"what"

 

needs to be done for peace as an institution but also

 

"who"

 

needs to do it. From international organizations to central and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and civic groups, all actors in the global community are set as the main players in the run for institutionalizing peace.

 

Documentary on International Cooperation for Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

 

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/documentary-on-international-cooperation-for-peace-in-mindanao-premieres-in-the-philippines/

 

 

• MOUs and MOAs with governments and IGOs for peace as an institution.

• Expansion of international discussions for judicial settlement of disputes and maintenance of peace

• Human rights webinars and media activities to highlight conflict and violence phenomena and raise public awareness of universal human rights

 

Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

8th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit

– Peace as an Institution: A Foundation for Sustainable Development –

 

#HWPL #918WorldPeaceSummit #8thAnniversary #Online

#DPCW #PEACE #NoWar #WARPsummit #ManHeeLee

#WorldPeace #ClickNow

Documentary on International Cooperation for Peace in Mindanao Premieres in the Philippines

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