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Building Bridges: HWPL’s Latest Efforts in Global Peace Education and Interfaith Harmony

📚 Opening a New Horizon for Global Peace Education! 🌐

HWPL and MERI College in India have successfully launched the ‘Economics of Peace’ online curriculum! This course emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital, equitable distribution of resources, and sustainable practices as key components of a robust peace strategy. 🌿✨

The curriculum, which is available online, is accessible to anyone in the world for free. It includes modules based on HWPL’s Mindanao case and peace textbooks, providing a deep understanding of peace from an economic perspective. 💡

Since its official launch on October 5, 2024, about 240 students at MERI College have enrolled in the course. This initiative highlights the potential for peace education to be integrated into schools globally. 🎓🕊️

This collaboration marks the first time HWPL has introduced peace education in an online format, significantly contributing to the goal of fostering peace citizens and spreading the culture of peace. 🌏🤝

Source:HWPL and MERI College Successfully Launch ‘Economics of Peace’ Online Curriculum – HWPL

Key Points

Emphasis on the importance of peace from an economic perspective
Free access for anyone, anywhere in the world
Learning through HWPL’s Mindanao case

Let’s spread the culture of peace together! 🌍✨📖

🕌 Unity in Diversity: The 7th International Religious Leaders’ Conference 🌏

Catholic, Hindu, and Muslim leaders from the Philippines, ardent supporters of love and peace, gathered in Manila on September 21 to mark the 10th anniversary of the HWPL 9·18 Peace Conference.

The event, “The 7th Conference for Global Religious Leaders,” took place at the Iskon Sri Sri Radha Madhava Mandir (a Hindu Temple) and saw participation both in person and online. Attendees shared last year’s achievements from the Religious Peace Academy and committed to transcending religious boundaries to contribute to global religious harmony. 🌐✨

Post-conference, Philippine religious leaders engaged in deep discussions on practical peace strategies through interfaith collaboration within the country. Ustadh Bayan S. Radia, Imam at the Blue Mosque and Cultural Center, emphasized, “The HWPL ceremony was a wonderful event. It provided a precious opportunity to meet, shake hands, and engage in dialogue with religious leaders of diverse faiths in pursuit of true peace for our country and the world. We are one!” 🤝🕊️

Source: HWPL The 7th International Religious Leaders’ Conference – HWPL

Key Points

10th Anniversary of HWPL 9·18 Peace Conference
Multi-faith collaboration for global religious harmony
Deep discussions on practical interfaith peace strategies

Together, let’s foster a world of unity and peace! 🌍✨🙏

🌍 Bridging Ethnic Divides: The 4th Dialogue for Peace and Social Cohesion in Yorosso 🌐

On October 14, HWPL hosted the 4th Dialogue for Peace and Social Cohesion in Yorosso City, Mali, to tackle significant ethnic and generational conflicts. The event saw over 80 participants, including local leaders, civil society organizations, youth and women’s groups, and media representatives. 👫📰

Since the MOU between HWPL and Yorosso City, four Citizen Participation Dialogues have been held this year, revealing that the root causes of conflicts are due to a lack of understanding of cultural roots and traditions. This fourth dialogue focused on educating citizens about their ethnic roots to foster peace and harmony. Practical measures for these initiatives were also discussed. 🌿🤝

Mayor Abdoulaye Goïta highlighted the importance of preserving traditions for peacebuilding, stating, “I will work to raise citizens’ awareness of the importance of traditions and customs for peacebuilding in Yorosso.” He also emphasized the crucial support of HWPL for the project’s success. 🏛️🌟

Source : Yorosso City and HWPL Hold Conference to Resolve Ethnic Conflicts – HWPL

Key Points

Addressing ethnic and generational conflicts through cultural education
Importance of preserving traditions for peacebuilding
Active participation and support from diverse community members

Let’s unite for a harmonious future! 🌏✨👫

🤝 Building a Global Culture of Peace Through Collaboration 🌍

Through the successful launch of the ‘Economics of Peace’ online curriculum, the meaningful discussions at the International Religious Leaders’ Conference, and the dedicated efforts to resolve ethnic conflicts in Yorosso, HWPL continues to make significant strides in promoting peace and harmony worldwide.

By fostering educational initiatives, interfaith dialogues, and community-based solutions, HWPL is committed to nurturing peace citizens and building a sustainable culture of peace for future generations. Together, let’s walk the path of peace and unity! 🕊️✨

[HWPL Playlist] Anyone can be the PEACE HERO!

“The work that I do is not for my own personal gain; It is for the entire humanity for all the peoples of the world.”
– Lee Man-hee. HWPL Chairman

Title: PEACE HERO

Lyrics :

Some people say that it’s a DREAM
It’s a dream that peace will NEVER HAPPEN here

It is possible to wish
It will always be impossible to meet

One seems to be like it will never be enough
But if it come ‘as’ ONE

Can you hear it’s finally HERE
Coming near, there’s no need to fear

Get on your feet, feel the beating heart that’s beating for the PEACE
Finally made it clear, we never say never

Can you hear it’s finally HERE
Coming near, there’s no need to fear

Get on your feet, feel the beating heart that’s beating for the PEACE
Finally we are seen, we are shining more than ever

We are one! We are one!
We are one! WE ARE ONE!

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE [HWPL Playlist] Anyone can be the PEACE HERO! WE ARE ONE Peace Hero HWPL Playlist

SCATTERED dreams and hearts of ours
We have always been the VICTIMS of the wars

But never hesitate to stand up for the PEACE
Cause we’re the ones to bring it back,

I’ll show you a miracle, trust me

One seems to be like it will never be enough
But if it come ‘as’ ONE

Can you hear it’s finally HERE
Coming near, there’s no need to fear

Get on your feet, feel the beating heart that’s beating for the PEACE
Finally we are seen, we are shining more than ever

We are one! We are one!
We are one! WE ARE ONE!

Though one would never make it through
‘As’ ONE we’ll surely make it come true

Let us shine, so the world would never be darkened anymore
You and I TOGETHER, there’s nothing we can’t do

We will never stop
We will never stop

We are one! We are one!
We are one! WE ARE ONE!

I typed everything one by one. I did a good job, right? haha

I really relate to the lyrics. I think it would be nice to think about them one by one. Especially every time the chorus of “We Are One” comes out, I feel like I’m heartbroken.

My heart hurts. Are we really one? I want to be friends with you reading this.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

HWPL Official Video Review 2

The Central American Parliament and the PAP(Pan African Parliament) passed a resolution in support of the DPCW.

The legislative body of the african union consisting of 55 african countries signed an MOU with HWPL supporting the DPCW.

Furthermore, various european political leaders and experts in the fields of education and law support the peaceful unification of the korean peninsula, which is a symbolic measure to cease wars and achieve peace.

They are carrying out various activities as the advisory council.

Currently advocacy activities supporting the implementation of the DPCW such as legislate peace campaign and peace letter campaign are being carried out around the world by the civil society.

In the fields of politics, education, religion, media, youth and women’s organizations, people around the world are becoming one with HWPL and establishing a peace network.

Religious leaders are taking the lead in building peace and ceasing conflicts via 250 HWPL WARP offices in 128 countries.

Peace education awakens students’ recognition of the value of living as a citizen on this earth.

In the era of peace, HWPL peace education curriculum is being introduced not only to the educational institutions but also at the governmental level.

Through peace education our children will grow as peace messengers and protect a ever-lasting peace in the world.

HWPL Offical Video Review 1

This is the latest official HWPL video released 10 months ago. I want to summarize again and organize my thoughts after a long time.

What is HWPL to me? What is peace to you?

What is the percentage of peace in 24 hours a day?

To me, the meaning of HWPL seems like a kind of engine that makes me not stop. The engine is in a car, and I think our heart is a kind of engine.

The engine is the driving force that emits a strong force so that the car can move. If we don’t spew enormous amounts of blood from our hearts moment by moment, humans will collapse like dolls with broken threads.

I can’t even type on the keyboard right now. You can’t even eat. You can’t even work hard in a day.

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I think peace is really important to anyone. Because safety is the basis of every life. We can’t enjoy our hobbies if it’s not safe. You can’t even surf.

You can’t eat delicious dinner with your lover. Because we could die soon. If there is no peace.

The HWPL is an organization that does a powerful job of peace. So I really like it. Even if no one recognizes them, they move with all their might. It’s really cool.

I support their move. Maybe forever.

With the proclamation of the declaration of world peace, on May 25th 2013 HWPL, the chairman Man Hee Lee, an NGO associated with the UN ECOSOC was established to create a world of peace, free of wars.

HWPL is carrying out peace initiatives in 170 countries around the world.

HWPL aims to develop a legal instrument that will ensure peace in the world so that people can live in harmony transcending borders, race and religion.

On March 14th 2016 the 10 articles and 38 clauses of the declaration of peace and cessation of war was proclaimed.

In May 2018 HWPL introduced the DPCW to the UN.
You can see the Chairman Lee Man-hee shouting strongly. I really admire his strong motivational abilities. He really is a man who can make peace.

Permanent representatives of 145 countries receiving the support from the international community the DPCW will be submitted to the UN in the form of a draft resolution.

Specifically, the governments of eswatini, seychelles, kamoros and antigua and Barbuda declared their official support for the DPCW.

I recommend watching the video in person! I’ll call it a day.

I’ll be back for review part 2 next time!
Until then, I hope you think deeply about peace!

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

DPCW Peace Hero: HWPL Supporters ONE #shorts

Who is Peace Hero?

“As a citizen of peace, I will do my part to spread the message of HWPL. To me, the DPCW is HOPE.”

“As a citizen of peace, I will establish harmony & peace in India through DPCW on the basis of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.”

“To me, The DPCW is source of Inspiration.”

“PEACE Should be a priority Everywhere we go!”

All can be Peace Heroes

New YouTube channel from Supporters One! I think the song is really good. Don’t you feel like peace will come soon?

I don’t think it’s a bad idea to subscribe at least once. Why don’t you become a hero of peace, too?

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

8th HWPL Peace Day in Philippines

Hi, I’m Ming, who loves peace.

In fact, we are often busy making a living day by day, but I feel that it’s because my vision is too narrow.

If I look at the wider and bigger world and put my eyes on it, I think I realize that the problems I’m experiencing are small things. 🙂

Today, I want to introduce something that surprised me in the past. He melted the gun to make a sickle. :0

8th Anniversary of the January 24 HWPL Peace Day

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Title: Law of Peace in Heaven and on Earth
Date: Jan. 24th, 2022(Mon) PM 7:00 (GMT +8)
Replay: https://www.facebook.com/hwplph

An international online peace conference will be held to celebrate the 8th anniversary of a civilian-led peace agreement in Mindanao on the 24th of January. The day was designated as the HWPL Peace Day by the Province of Maguindanao and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the Philippines.

The event, under the theme of “Law of Peace in Heaven and on Earth” is supposed to gather more than 2,000 social representatives.

In addition, this event will serve as a venue to raise public support for establishing an international law for peace based on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) and to promote interfaith harmony between religions.

I personally think the HWPL method is very wise.
Moving citizens, this is their way. 🙂

It’s already the 8th…? It’s cool that they seem to move forward every year.

Peace is a direct feeling. Peace is difficult to come close unless you think and act in person and meet people. Scatter your good influence around you from now on!

2021 7th HWPL World Peace Summit Replay

Title: 7th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit
Sub-Title: Advancing the DPCW’s Peace Agenda in a New Normal: Concerted Action for Sustainable Peace
Host/Conduct: HWPL / IPYG, IWPG
Date: At the 18th of Sep. 2021, 20:00 KST (GMT +9)
Replay the video
- EN: https://bit.ly/918_2021_EN1
- ES: https://bit.ly/918_2021_ES1
- FR: https://bit.ly/918_2021_FR1
- RU: https://bit.ly/918_2021_RU

I think it’s comforting that there are people who act for peace somewhere in the world.

love peace… I wonder how beautiful it means.

Who wants peace? I actually think we all want peace. But in fact, we don’t seem to have time to think about peace because we’re too busy making ends meet.

But I think we can do that because we are safe. Because that’s not my job. But there are still people whose parents died in the war right now. People die every day in disputed areas.

In the end, we all become one community. No matter how far away we are, it seems most important to know that we are one.

HWPL is the most powerful peace organization that practices this meaning. In particular, civic groups of HWPL really love peace. I think the power of young people(IPYG) and mothers(IWPG) will break through any difficulties ahead of us.

Mr. Man Hee Lee, the chairman of HWPL, said “What’s our goal? To end the global war. To achieve peace and make it an eternal legacy for future generations.

What did we say? We said, ‘We are one.’

I remember the days when we ran together hoping for one wish.
We shouldn’t just look at this global village. We need to achieve our goal, right?

Who would work on this? HWPL family should do it, right? It’s our mission. There’s nothing bigger than this.
Should the global village be destroyed by war? It shouldn’t happen. It is not love, but destruction. We have to love, right?
We all have to love like one body.

People usually like money and power, but what’s better than that is to achieve peace without war.
Without peace, no matter what we have achieved, everything will be destroyed.
Lastly, let’s talk about the one thing we promised and shout it out together. We are one! Thank you.”

The Pandemic prevented us from meeting, but we became more connected. It’s like a network of lights.

In fact, I want to say everything in the video one by one.
You can feel it and know it when you see it in person.
I wish I could feel the power of HWPL.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

[Replay] HWPL’s 8th Peace Walk

HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

Subtitle: Citizen-Led Peacebuilding Initiative for Global Coexistence and Harmony

Date: May, 25th, 2021

The replay I missed so much came out on YouTube! I think we can turn on the subtitles!

I’m always grateful when I watch videos of HWPL. Because I feel so relieved that there are still people in the world who shout for peace.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE [Replay] HWPL's 8th Peace Walk Peacewalk IWPG IPYG Peace Walk hwpl peacewalk HWPL Declaration of World Peace chairman Lee #525_peacewalk

On May 25, 2021, HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace was held online and attended by 3,000 people from 150 countries around the world.

There have been many peace walking events, and May 25 was a truly meaningful peace festival.

I’ve walked with them before, too. It’s different from Santiago’s pilgrimage, but it’s the same. Why do people walk? I think it’s to find the answer. HWPL peace walking has a clear answer!

This year’s event aimed to discuss a citizen-led peace movement and cooperation to promote coexistence and harmony in the global community, and to overcome global challenges that stem from hatred, conflicts, misunderstanding, and lack of communication in this current pandemic era.

The event commemorated the Declaration of World Peace, proclaimed on May 25th in 2013. From this peace initiative, HWPL says that millions of global citizens for 8 years have participated in promoting peace projects.

These projects are locally fitted to creating a favorable environment of peace, including education, relief, and forums to offer public policies to meet the needs of the community.

Chairperson Pacale Isho Warda of Hammurabi Human Rights Organization(HHRO) in Iraq, who was appointed as Minister of Migration and Displacement by the UN from 2004 to 2005, introduced a legislation project of law that prevents violence against women and children in cooperation with IWPG.

Women and children are too prone to be victims of war. Especially these days, there are a lot of crimes, so I’m worried. What’s wrong with the world?

Ven. Ashin Htavara, General Secretary of All Burmese Monks Representative Committee in Norway, who went through the Saffron Revolution in 2007, stated that 3 HWPL Peace Libraries were established in Payapon, Myanmar and that a fourth library is currently being prepared.

He is a strong leader. He is a 625 veteran and is now approaching 90. But he is busier than anyone else for peace. Out of common sense, he’s really doing his best day by day. I admire him.

That’s all for the photo review. It’s best to see for yourself!

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

A tremendous online roar of peace! We are one!

On May 25, 2021, HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace was held online and attended by around 3,000 people from 150 countries around the world.

The event is held annually by an international peace NGO named Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in association with its affiliated groups, International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG).

It couldn’t be opened last year due to Corona, but I’m so grateful that it’s reopened this time. As expected, COVID-19 cannot stop the flow of peace.

The Declaration of World Peace was proclaimed on May 25th in 2013. From this peace initiative, millions of global citizens for 8 years have participated in promoting peace projects.

There are too many to list, but the HWPL is the most substantial and powerful peace organisation I know. The scariest power is that people serve only peace for nothing. Are there people like this around you? I’m sure he’s a nice guy.

What is at the heart of this event?

the cooperation of each state to establish international law for peace
the role of the media in contribution to sharing information of peace
the active peace movement of youth and women

Why youth and women? They were the biggest victims of the war. But that’s why they’re trying to be the greatest actors for peace.

Chairwoman Pascale Isho Warda of Hammurabi Human Rights Organization(HHRO) in Iraq, who was appointed as Minister of Migration and Displacement by the UN from 2004 to 2005, introduced a legislation project of law that prevents violence against women and children in cooperation with IWPG.

Regarding the importance of peace activities through education, she said, “We need to learn the mechanism of guiding everyone to become a tool of peace, strengthening from daily life, and sometimes throughout the simplest matter of life, starting with personal peace with oneself, in the family, and with others.”

Ven. Ashin Htavara, General Secretary of All Burmese Monks Representative Committee in Norway, who went through the Saffron Revolution in 2007, stated that 3 HWPL Peace Libraries were established in Payapon, Myanmar and that a fourth library is currently being prepared.

“There are too few libraries for children in Myanmar. I wanted to give hope to these little children. In the future, the library will conduct peace education, peace activities, and peace campaigns, and we will do everything that can help achieve peace,” he said.

Is there a possibility of peace in the future?

No one knows about it. But the only thing I can be sure of is that it goes our way. One might be skeptical of us as naive people. But I believe in the power of words and writings. I believe in the power of thought. We will be just as we thought.

Do you know a miracle in Maowusu(毛鳥素) desert? It is a story about a woman(Yin Yuzhen, 殷玉眞) who has worked for decades to create dozens of kilometers of forest in the desert.

Twenty years old, she did not give in. She woke up at 3 a.m., went to a seedling farm 19 kilometers away, bought seedlings and grass seeds, and when grass grew, the hard labor of planting trees on them. It became her daily routine for 20 years.

Let us all leave peace as a legacy of future generations.

“It is we in this day who have to do all the necessary things to make peace and prevent our globe from being destroyed. War does not end with words, but it comes to an end with our practical actions. I believe that this can be achieved since no one in our global village is not willing to see peace,” highlighted Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Myanmar Crisis: How can we help?

Myanmar Crisis TIMELINE (death toll)

February 1: The military detains Aung San Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and other senior figures from the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) in an early morning raid.

A military coup was successful, and at the same time, all the Internet was blocked across Myanmar, and soldiers are deployed on the roads.

February 7 to 17: But the citizens soon took to the streets, and they fought really hard. Already aware of democratization, they could not stop the demonstration. It’s not just them, it’s their future. About 100,000 people gathered in Yangon on February 17.

Starting with water cannons, tear gas, rubber bullets, and even real bullets, two people were shot. One of them died a few days later.

February 19: Mya Thwate Thwate Khaing, the young woman shot in the head in Naypyidaw, dies from her wounds.

February 28: At least 18 people killed as police fire on protesters, the UN human rights office says.

March 3: At least 38 people killed in bloodiest crackdown, UN says.

March 26: The Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), a human rights organization in Myanmar (Burma), said the cumulative death toll was 328.

March 27 Armed Forces Day: Myanmar NOW, a local media outlet, said 114 citizens died in one day on the 27th. That means the total number of deaths is over 450.

more detailed info about TIMELINE
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/23/timeline-of-events-in-myanmar-since-february-1-coup

Human rights violations become more violent

It’s getting bolder and more serious. There are so many on YouTube. It shows how military and police officers treat citizens. It is so sad..

“The cruelty of Myanmar’s military and police yesterday was a different dimension than what we’ve seen,” the BBC said. “It’s painful to count the number of deaths, especially for children.”

According to local media in Myanmar, more than 20 children have died in the two months since the military coup.

Also, citizens who did not participate in the demonstration were shot dead by military and police.

“A drinking water delivery man and a passerby were shot to death in the head and stomach,” said a nurse working in Yangon.

How can we help?

Myanmar nun Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng knelt down and begged them.

“I knelt down… begging them not to shoot and torture the children, but to shoot me and kill me instead,” she told AFP.

The one nun raised a great deal of courage around the world. The Pope also mentioned her. Many people have been rooting for Myanmar since the crisis began.

The HWPL issued a statement and appealed to the world.

“We, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), express deep concern over the situation in Myanmar, which has caused casualties and posed grave threats to human rights.”

“Human life must not be disregarded in any circumstances. No conflict of interest can justify violence against civilians, and no interest of any group can prevail over human life.”

“HWPL, along with our members all over the globe are deeply concerned about the harm caused to civilians by the escalating violence in Myanmar. International attention is focused on Myanmar, and history will remember these moments.”

Reference:
https://www.hwpl.kr/en/news/view/210316507/0/HWPLStatementonHumanRightsCrisisinMyanmar

The HWPL is the most notable and powerful peace organization in recent years, with hundreds of thousands of members from more than 100 countries.

It is not possible by one’s own strength. Let’s all be one and support.

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[HWPL Playlist] Anyone can be the PEACE HERO!

Title: PEACE HERO

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

HWPL Official Video Review 2

HWPL Offical Video Review 1

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

DPCW Peace Hero: HWPL Supporters ONE #shorts

Who is Peace Hero?

All can be Peace Heroes

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

8th HWPL Peace Day in Philippines

8th Anniversary of the January 24 HWPL Peace Day

2021 7th HWPL World Peace Summit Replay

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

[Replay] HWPL’s 8th Peace Walk

HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

A tremendous online roar of peace! We are one!

What is at the heart of this event?

Is there a possibility of peace in the future?

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Myanmar Crisis: How can we help?

Myanmar Crisis TIMELINE (death toll)

Human rights violations become more violent

How can we help?

Peace is up to you 🙂 Good luck!