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[D-5] 2018 the full text of Declaration of World Peace #2

5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE [D-5] 2018 the full text of Declaration of World Peace #2 TogetherForPeace IPYG HWPL HighFive full text DPCW Declaration of World Peace ANewStart #hifive #525_peacewalk

I participated in this event last year. There were so many young people who were passionate and healthy. There was a young man. I saw him cry. He said that the situation in his country is very grave. His brother was already in the grave. He said it was so unfair and hurtful. “Why should young people die? Is the war really for our country? I don’t know…” This word is most memorable to me. Now I want to ask. Why should we walk?

Next is the full text of which he heard and wept.

Of what use is a young life, born in our day and age,
if it is thrown away in this manner – thrown away without having had a chance to bloom?

Full text of Declaration of World Peace

The Heavens and the Earth formed by the hands of the Creator have been given to humanity as an inheritance. In all the universe, life in its vast splendour exists only on our world. The life that grows on the earth is sustained from above – by light, by the rain, and by the air they provide unconditionally to all living beings. We have received the precious gift of life from above, let us give glory to heaven, and live in peace on earth. This is the truest teaching of heaven.

With this eternal gift – the grace and life we have received – are we entitled to fight, kill and destroy one another? We cannot claim to desire peace and continue to provoke one another, causing conflict for the sake of valuing our own national interests above those of others. This will only take the lives of the youth, wasting them in the futility of war. This is not a legacy we can leave to future generations.

Of what use is a young life, born in our day and age, if it is thrown away in this manner – thrown away without having had a chance to bloom? What price can compensate for the loss of a life? Do these young souls have another chance at life? As emissaries of World Peace; as people who are working towards the restoration of humanity through a new and heavenly culture, we declare the following:

We call on all youth to unite in an effort to stop wars and pursue the restoration of peace by agreeing not to fight one another. For World Peace to become a reality, this is the duty of all youth, everywhere.

The only way to stop the fighting and pointless, tragic deaths, is to stop fighting. Nobody can ask for anything greater than this, and know that your efforts – the efforts of the young people of the world today in pursuit of peace – will remain as a never fading light of life for all future generations.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE [D-5] 2018 the full text of Declaration of World Peace #2 TogetherForPeace IPYG HWPL HighFive full text DPCW Declaration of World Peace ANewStart #hifive #525_peacewalk — We can be the journalists

Furthermore, we call on every person, every man, woman, and child in the world, to pick up the mantle of peace. In whatever way you can, we ask that you work to further the cause of world peace and restoration, making it a reality in your direct environments.

Lastly, we call on the media to report responsibly and promote a message of peace to the world.

World peace and restoration has begun at the same time this declaration is proclaimed.

Thank you.

[D-5] 5th Annual Commemoration of
the Declaration of World Peace

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE [D-5] 2018 the full text of Declaration of World Peace #2 TogetherForPeace IPYG HWPL HighFive full text DPCW Declaration of World Peace ANewStart #hifive #525_peacewalk

Celebrating the 5th year of the Declaration of World Peace, we would like to bring the world together with #HighFive of peace. Save the Date for the May 25th (5.25) event. More High-Fives are on the way!

Live at UTC/GMT AM 01:30
Youtube : https://t.co/AoJ6rvAzIH (Click)
HWPL : bit.ly/2qiP95f (Click)

#HighFive #DPCW #525_peacewalk
#TogetherForPeace #peacewalk #HWPL #IPYG

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Indonesia found the definite answer of peace

The need for answer of peace

One day, Lawyers, education experts, religious leaders, youth and women’s groups, and journalists in Indonesia gathered. For what? Peace building. There were so many attempts to achieve peace. As a matter of fact, It is already a huge one. By this alone, Indonesia is a great country. However, attempts are frustrated. Still, men have fought and killed each other. Now we really need the answer of peace.

The Bar Association of Indonesia

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Indonesia found the definite answer of peace Universitas Islam Negeri UN ECOSOC UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta statue of Garuda international NGO HWPL Peace Academy MOU HWPL Hj. Elza Syarief Himpunan Advokat Pengacara Indonesia HAPI DPCW answer of peace — A Head of HAPI is presenting a statue of Garuda which is the symbol of Indonesia to Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL. Photo HWPL

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO affiliated with the UN ECOSOC, held events from January 27 to 30 to raise awareness of peace building in Indonesia. The Bar Association of Indonesia, Himpunan Advokat Pengacara Indonesia (HAPI), discussed the ways to develop the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) drafted by HWPL to establish an international law for peace as a legally binding document at both national and international levels.

On this, Head of the HAPI, Mrs. Dr. Hj. Elza Syarief said, “The DPCW contains provisions that essentially stop the war-like activities. So the enactment of the DPCW is a definite answer to the end of the war and achievement of peace.”

Legislate Peace Campaign in Indonesia

In order to seek applicability of the DPCW in Indonesia, HWPL has been promoting the ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’. So 3,000 youth and women gathered at Bundaran HI in Jakarta to call for the implementation of the DPCW through the public participation in peace building.

HWPL Peace Academy MOU

11 schools in Indonesia
140 schools around the world

On the 29th, “HWPL Peace Academy MOU Signing Ceremony with Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta” was held to implement the practical peace education for youth. The MOU of peace education with HWPL has been signed by 11 schools in Indonesia. Currently, 140 schools around the world including the Philippines, Israel, and India have been designated as HWPL Peace Academies to introduce peace education for students. As well as, 220 Indonesian religious leaders attended the ‘HWPL Indonesian Religious Leaders Conference‘.

“There will be no more chaos or war when everyone is willing to share the message of peace throughout the world. We can take this initiative by educating our children early on the importance of tolerance and harmonious life.” – Mr. Mulyadi Liang, Head of Education of MATAKIN

Ref : http://www.thejetnewspaper.com/2018/02/09/indonesia-seeks-peace-building-with-international-ngo/

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Târgu-Mureş, Cultural Town of Peace

Local Council of Târgu-Mureş approved

On Thursday, April 26, The local elected representatives of Târgu-Mureş approved a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU, with 20 votes for and 3 against) between Târgu-Mureş City Hall and Heavenly Culture, Korea’s World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) South.

“Târgu-Mureş, Cultural Town of Peace”

“One of the brands of Târgu-Mureş is that of a multicultural city. Târgu-Mureş Town Hall opens the way to dialogue on the realization of an ample cultural program called “Târgu-Mureş, Cultural Town of Peace”.

The representative of Tîrgu-Mureş said “It is among the organizations with the strongest cultural, social and educational projects that militate for peace, interculturality. Târgu-Mureş is the only city in Romania to which a memorandum was proposed and our city will be considered by South Korea as a reference point for harmonious interethnic relations.”

I am against it

Local councilor Radu Balaş (POL) said ‘I can’t understand why the City Hall of Târgu-Mureş has to associate with an NGO. Why?’ It can be useless.

MOU needs for Târgu-Mureş

Makkai Grigore, Deputy Mayor of UDMR, said “Today, when the world struggles to be seen and see, today, when globalization has become a common thing, we come with such aberrations.”

“It is the largest NGO in the worldla (It can be a mistranstion) so that I do not know why we deny it. It is a pride for us, for the city of Târgu-Mureş, for the Târgu-Mureş Council. MOU also stipulates that we are changing students, young professionals between us. As Korea is regarded as a “tiger” of the development of the Eastern economy, we also could import from there many ideas and many other positive things.”

Local councilor Theodora Benedek (PNL) said ‘Memorandum would be beneficial for the international opening of Târgu-Mureş, and implicitly for the attraction of foreign investors.’

Results : for 20 vs against 3

“I can only praise this initiative and become the first city, not from Romania, but maybe from the region of Southeastern Europe, which takes such a step.” – Makkai Grigore

What is HWPL?

The Walking of HWPL : Substantial

In May 25, 2013 The Declaration of World Peace was proclaimed.
In Sep 16-19, 2014 World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit
ln Sep 18-19, 2015 Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts
In Nov 12-13, 2015 Committee meeting convenes to draft the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
In March 14, 2016 New international law was proclaimed by HWPL International Law Peace Committee(more info). It was called DPCW(Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War). (DPCW is here)
Now ‘Legislate peace campaign’

“Now 630 events 176 countries 1 million participants”

#LegislatePeace Campaign in Everywhere

HWPL‘s Legislate Peace Campaign is spreading out around the globe. How many? 630 events being held in 176 countries with over 1 million participants. #LegislatePeace The purpose of HWPL is to end WAR. Maybe you can think it is not possible. Is it so naive? Is it an unattainable ideal? But the walking of HWPL makes us to believe. We can get a hope. I can have the faith that they can do it!

170 branches 151 Advisory Council 506 Publicity Ambassadors
705,000 ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ Signatures

“When the light of heaven shines in the hearts of people, it becomes the light that never fades away.”
– HWPL

#TogetherForPeace #ANewStart #WeAreOne #HighFive

Reference : http://www.zi-de-zi.ro/2018/04/27/memorandum-pentru-cultura-si-pace-aprobat-de-consiliul-local-targu-mures/

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Do you know soccer messenger ‘Didier Drogba’?

Soccer messenger ‘Didier Drogba’

Have you ever seen a soccer game? When is the most exciting moment? Nothing made more dramatic snapshots, however, than the come-from-behind victories. But there is something more exciting! The protagonist is the hero of Chelsea, English Premier League (EPL) striker Didier Drogba, who is considered as the best striker of the 20th century from the African continent. During his prime as a soccer player, how was his family? They are so happy because of their son, is it really true? Finally you can know why he is a Soccer messenger.

Cote d’Ivoire Brutal Civil War

In 2002, the people of Cote d’Ivoire religious conflicts between Catholics and those practicing Islam led to a brutal civil war. Can there be a war without death? It resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and a massive number of refugees that reached around 700,000 people. Just when he was playing the final match of the World Cup qualifier, the people in his hometown were dying.

At that time, Cote d’Ivoire was defeating Sudan 3:1. Drogba and his teammates knelt to the ground in front of the camera that was streaming live all over Africa.

“Today, we beg you, on our knees…
Please lay down your weapons, hold elections, all will be better.
We want to have fun, so stop firing your guns.” – Soccer messenger, Drogba

Who can change the world?

He appealed to both sides to stop the war for even just one week. In front of his sincere, pleading voice, the hearts of the people were moved, and both the government and the rebels put down their guns. The civil war that had been raging for four years finally came to an end and the beginnings of peace were witnessed. In 2007 the government and rebel group signed a major peace treaty. But what is clear is that any outstanding person can’t achieve peace alone. We can become a messenger of peace and make a change. Do you know? HWPL is a volunteer group that has been formed from such individuals who have a sincere heart for peace. HWPL emphasized we can do it. Then, we can be called peace messengers.

“Let us all become messengers of peace and leave peace as a legacy to future generations.” – hwpl

more info about HWPL : http://www.hwpl.kr/

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

7,000 Sri Lankans come together for International Law

Sri Lankans Youth Festival

Yowun Puraya Youth Festival – International Youth Camp was held from March 28, 2018 to April 1, 2018 with 7,000 participants. There are nice people attended including government representatives, prime ministers, youth organizations, and the press in Sri Lanka. The event was held by the Government of Sri Lanka collaborating with the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), which is affiliated with the Ministry of Policy Planning and Economic Affairs. What is the purpose of this Sri Lankans Youth Festival? They hosted annually to motivate young people to contribute to the national developmental process.

7,000 Together for International Law

The most impressive thing is that they really want peace. As living with me in another country, I couldn’t understand them very well. Let’s listen to their story. Prabath Liyanage, Deputy Director of NYSC, emphasized “Sri Lanka is a country that has suffered by a war for more than 30 years until 2009. So the people of the country has already experienced the bitter side of the war. No body at the country wants to face the same situation once again. Accordingly, the DPCW could be adopted easily in Sri Lanka. The
message could be communicated to the public through youth” 7,000 of signatures will have great potential impact on the world.

HWPL stated officially “HWPL will no longer tolerate attempts to obstruct the work for peace, putting personal gain over the common good of humanity. We urge all those yearning for peace and justice to take the right path, not the path marked with lies, and join the effort to build peace together”

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Nigerians can be united

Great Echo in the Nigeria

There was a great echo in the Nigeria. Though small in size, the meaning contained in it was enough to echo the whole land. The Ajegunle quarters of the heavenly culture for World Peace and Restoration of Light (HWPL) urged Nigerians to drop pride. If only, we can be united. It was led by Pastor Kenneth Okunorobo of The Root of Righteous Revival Ministry.

What Did He Say?

He said, “If we cannot be united in a foreign land, we won’t be able to come home and practise what we have learned. Nigerians are not united and I noticed it in the last DCPW conference in South Korea. We had about 40 Nigerians, including four Nigerian governors’ wives in attendance, but there was no avenue for us to sit down and talk, like other countries were doing.”

Last DPCW Conference

2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

“A Call for Building a World of Peace and Realizing Justice“

Pastor Kenneth Okunorobo said, “This is because the pride in us is too much. If we cannot be united over there, how can we return here and preach the gospel of peace and unity to our people. We need to start coordinating ourselves from here in Lagos at least, and then attract the president and Lagos State governor’s attention.”

Nigerians can be united

Keyword is ‘Pride‘ and ‘Religious belief‘. Muslim Leader, Imam Adangba, said “Sometime, you find Muslims or Christians that are evil. But there are also very good Muslims and Christians.” The most impressive words he said is that “Religion is about teachings from heaven, it is not human. Religious leaders should respect and love according to their scriptures and realise peace. I have learned a lot from Pastor Kenneth and he also learned a lot from me. We later agreed that the Bible and Qur’an are saying the same thing. It is just our interpretations that brought these divisions amongst us.”

“Religion is about teachings from heaven, it is not human”

Reference : https://guardian.ng/sunday-magazine/ibru-ecumenical-centre/group-identifies-pride-as-bane-of-disunity-among-christians/

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Yemen boy ‘Don’t bury me’

Yemen boy was buried in a cold graveyard

On October 13, 2015, six-year-old Fareed Shawky in Yemen is playing with a ball with his friends as usual. Then suddenly, the worst tragedy in this tiny Yemen boy’s life occurred. A missile fell to the house with a roaring sound and in a flash, his house was in chaos. With shrapnel lodged in his head, he whispered in ear ‘Don’t bury me‘. But shortly after, small Yemen boy was buried in a cold graveyard. In 1994, the first civil war broke out in Yemen after Royalists of the existing reign was retreated by the coup by Republicans. Then, there were large and small wars that can’t see. According to BBC, this war is known as ‘Silence of War’ since the world major media paid less attention compared to the gravity of the situation.

Tiny Yemen boy whispered, ‘Don’t bury me’

The world moved for this Yemen boy

By a statement of the UN, 2.6 million Yemenis, approximately 10% of Yemeni population became refugees after losing their homes. The United Nations held a ‘High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen’ attended by senior figures in 60 international organizations and NGOs from 72 countries in Geneva on 25 April 2017.

Some experts emphasize that the fundamental approaches are necessary to put an end to repetitive conflicts.
“Along with binding mechanisms including international agreements and legal framework in the country, creating a culture of peace that promotes the mindset of peacebuilding through the participation of all sectors is of tremendous importance to achieve immediate ceasefire and sustainable peace,” emphasized Mr. Ian Seo, general director of department of public relations, HWPL HQ.

We need a law that can limit war

“We support all the laws that limit the proliferation of armaments and contribute to the promotion of the world peace,” said Mr. Ayoub, Chief of Improve Your Society (ISYO) in “Piece of Peace” held in Sana, Yemen with 160 participants from 5 NGOs.

Mr. Hrant Bagratyan, the former Prime Minister of Armenia, said “The DPCW will be a good instrument against extremism, terrorism, war, and associations that will be a good base for the sustainability of peace” regarding the DPCW.

“We all have to support what we have to do with the same hearts. It is for living. Will you leave money and authority to our future generation who will live in this global village? There is nothing better than leaving a legacy to the future generation after achieving the world peace”
– Chairman Lee, HWPL

Source : https://thevoicebw.com/cooperation-to-leave-peace-as-a-legacy-for-the-future-generations/

If you want to know more about HWPL and DPCW?

hwpl official : http://hwpl.kr/

My posting : http://www.peacestep.com/2018/03/15/2nd-annual-commemoration-of-the-declaration-of-peace-and-cessation-of-war-dpcw/

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Legislate Peace Campaign in the world

The HWPL Fiji Peace Steering Committee was launched to bring together a group of Fijians from religious communities, youth organizations, and civil society to actively promote peace activities in Fiji.

About 4,000 students from Mindanao State University in the Philippines hoped to put an end to current, and prevent future, ideologies of extremism and violence through the Peace Walk.

The DPCW was introduced at the international law conference attended by Supreme Court justices, lawyers and law students in India, and the Supreme Court’s library was furnished with the DPCW through the active participation and support of the attendees.

Legislate Peace Campaign : DPCW

The purpose of HWPL is to end WAR. Maybe you can think it is not possible. Is it so naive? Is it an unattainable ideal? But the walking of HWPL makes us to believe. We get a hope. I can have the faith that we can do it! and I can too. The HWPL‘s Solutions is establishing of international law aiming to construct a world of peace. It is famous for substantial and practical way to achieve peace. HWPL’s Legislate Peace Campaign is spreading out around the globe. How many? 630 events being held in 176 countries with over 1 million participants. #LegislatePeace

Official homepage : http://www.hwpl.kr/en/initiative/lawForPeace

“630 events 176 countries 1 million participants”

“When the light of heaven shines in the hearts of people, it becomes the light that never fades away.”
– HWPL

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International Mine Awareness Day : Unexpected

International Mine Awareness Day in Mine Action

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated, “An unprecedented volume of landmines and unexploded weapons contaminates rural and urban war zones, maiming and killing innocent civilians long after conflict has ended. Mine action is vital.” To bring attention to this issue the General Assembly of the United Nations established the 4th of April as International Mine Awareness Day. It is estimated that approximately 110 million landmines still remain in the ground in various countries around the world.

“Advancing Protection, Peace and Development”

These landmines clearly show the lasting effects of war that continue to cause damage and loss of life even after the active conflicts have ceased. Articles 1 through 3 of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) address the prohibition of acts of aggression and the banning of weapons of war. According to Article 2 Clause 3 of the DPCW “States should take measures to ensure that existing weapons of mass destruction, weapons capable of causing widespread and unnecessary suffering and weapons incompatible with international humanitarian law are gradually dismantled or destroyed.”

“The War is Over, but Where is the Peace?”

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World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) for Harmony

World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW)

World Interfaith Harmony Week is a UN resolution for a worldwide week of interfaith harmony. It was proposed in 2010 by King Abdullah II and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad of Jordan. The World Interfaith Harmony Week falls in the first week of February of every year and aims to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith. Personally, I think the aims and ends of everything are really so cool. When it looks different from reality, I feel skeptical and helpless. On the other hand, I’m relieved to know there are others who strive to make the world better place without a stop. What should I choose? I have to fight.

“It is essential to resist forces of division that spread misunderstanding and mistrust especially among peoples of different religions. The fact is, humanity everywhere is bound together, not only by mutual interests, but by shared commandments to love God and neighbor. What we are proposing is a special week, during which the world’s people, in their own places of worship, could express the teachings of their own faith about tolerance, respect for the other and peace.” – King Abdullah

HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp in Iraq

“Let us achieve peace by understanding each religion”

HWPL shares the mutual goal with the UN to promote harmony and understanding between all people regardless of their religion. So it has operated the World Alliance of Religion’s Peace (WARP) Offices and HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp. The WARP Office meetings is the series of interfaith dialogue based on each scripture(more info). The HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp was held for the first time in the Middle East in line with the UN Harmony Week on 7 February, 2018. The title is “Let us achieve peace by understanding each religion”. The camp was co-hosted by HWPL and the President and Dean of Halabja University in Iraq. About 200 attendees including religious leaders coming from Christianity, Islam, and KaKai, and university representatives gathered at the Halabja University. In Gwangju city of Korea, 90 members of the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) participated in the camp through Skype. I’m looking forward to the future of these youth. 🙂

“I think this camp is a true way to spread peace and religious coexistence and educate students and young people to know what religious coexistence is and how to apply. I hope this project may be extended to hold camps and other meetings. We at Halabja University are very eager to do this” – Dr. Nariman Abdulla Ali, Dean of College of Human Sciences

5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

[D-5] 5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

The need for answer of peace

The Bar Association of Indonesia

Legislate Peace Campaign in Indonesia

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Local Council of Târgu-Mureş approved

I am against it

MOU needs for Târgu-Mureş

The Walking of HWPL : Substantial

“Now 630 events 176 countries 1 million participants”

#LegislatePeace Campaign in Everywhere

170 branches 151 Advisory Council 506 Publicity Ambassadors 705,000 ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ Signatures

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Soccer messenger ‘Didier Drogba’

Cote d’Ivoire Brutal Civil War

Who can change the world?

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Sri Lankans Youth Festival

7,000 Together for International Law

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Great Echo in the Nigeria

What Did He Say?

2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

Nigerians can be united

Peace is up to you :0 good luck!

Yemen boy was buried in a cold graveyard

The world moved for this Yemen boy

We need a law that can limit war

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Legislate Peace Campaign in the world

Legislate Peace Campaign : DPCW

“630 events 176 countries 1 million participants”

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

International Mine Awareness Day in Mine Action

“Advancing Protection, Peace and Development”

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW)

HWPL Religious Youth Peace Camp in Iraq

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

[D-5] 5th Annual Commemoration of
the Declaration of World Peace

170 branches 151 Advisory Council 506 Publicity Ambassadors
705,000 ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ Signatures