He is a member of Britain’s legendary group ‘Beatles’. John Lennon and Paul McCartney are assessed “They wrote the most popular music in rock ‘ n ‘ roll history.” the Beatles received a MBE(Memberof the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1965. This is exceptional for a pop at the time. John Lennon returned a MBE medal. John Lennon was later to return this medal with the meaning of criticism in the Vietnam war.
This is again emerging as an issue. Why?
A draft letter sent to Lennon’s queen has been found. A connoisseur of the draft this letter is up to 60,000 pounds.
How?
The man found this draft in albums that he purchased at 10 pounds in 20 years ago. The price rose 60 times. HAHAHA many friends will go to Secondhand store.
It is full text.
To. Her Majesty The Queen
I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against Cold Turkey Slipping down the charts.
John Lennon of Bag
Lennon’s values
We can say John Lennon is greater than the Beatles at some point. The reason why John Lennon is highly regarded is his strong values for social movement.
John Lennon’s most famous song is rightly the 「 imagine 」. This song is telling us to imagine a peaceful world without state and religion.
John Lennon think Gandhian nonviolence is the only way to transform society.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2016 to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his resolute efforts to bring the country’s more than 50-year-long civil war to an end.
This War has cost the lives of at least 220,000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the award should also be seen as a tribute to the Colombian people who, despite great hardships and abuses, have not given up hope of a just peace, and to all the parties who have contributed to the peace process. This tribute is paid, not least, to the representatives of the countless victims of the civil war.(www.nobelprize.org)
In addition originally, He is a hardliner on the rebels. 2006 to 2009, while serving as defense minister He dealt a series of blows against the FARC guerrilla group, including the rescue of Fernando Araújo Perdomo, the death of FARC Secretariat member Raul Reyes in a 2 March 2008. So he attain eminence among their own people. However after he became president, He averted his eyes on how to end the civil war fundamentally. The BBC said “A Hawk turned into A Dove”
Colombian Civil War
Despite abundant underground resources such as iron ore, oil, natural gas, Colombia displaced millions of people who end up as refugees and is branded the biggest drug market. Why? Colombia take the long civil war.
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) began as a peasant uprising in 1964. What was the will of the people who started FARC?
Anyway this War has cost the lives of at least 220,000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people.
220,000 Colombians were died
6,000,000 people were displaced
Colombian Civil War is one of the most prolonged civil war in recent history and It is only armed conflict in the Americas.
PEACE Is Started!!!
By the mediation of CubanPresident Raul Castro, Rodrigo Londono and Santos pledge to a peace agreement in 2016-09-26.
Pen used in their signature is made from real bullet shell used is civil war. In pen grip “The bullet record our past. Education is our future.” is written in Spanish.
After signing a peace agreement consisting of 297, President Santos give white dove badge to Londono. White dove badge is used for years on Santos’s clothes. The Londono locate it into the chest and smiled. The two shook handswith each other.
Why peace agreement is rejected?
Their rejection is because of detail contents of a peace treaty.
War crimes like drug trafficking and kidnapping of civilians in the FARC areexemptedfromobligation. And It ensures the legitimate political participation.
They who lost a family or whose family were taken hostage in FARC are against what is negotiated. Because It is too generous to rebels.
Yes! 49.78% No! 50.21%
But voterturnout was 37%. Dissenting votesis 57,000 more than vote yes.
President Santos said “We dedicate this award to people suffering from civil war and millions of victims” and “We go a little bit and We get very close to peace.” Santos held a national dialogue for the restoration of peace after the vote.
So, I find a similar situation.
Colombia civil war for 52 years220,000 died
Mindanao civil war for 40 years140,000 died
It is really similar. At the same time, I have many questions.
Why Mindanao’s peace agreement is not rejected? What is the difference? How did they use escape clauses?What is the difference?
Now MILF : Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
This 2nd Peace memorial is set up in the inside of MILF at 2016.It is amazing!!!!!!
1st Peace memorial is set up in 2014. Why? By mediation of HWPL, 40 years of Catholic and Muslim religious war was over.
After 2 years, 10,000 people are in line to greet the HWPL. I was deeply moved by the news.
“Lee, brought a powerful message that adds to the power to achieve peace that we hope and desire. It means HWPL and MILF are partner for peace.” – MILF chairman of Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim
Whatistobedoneabout Colombia civil war?
I think they need more comfort. Wehavemanydifferentemotionssuchashappiness, anger, sadness, and annoyance.
So Respect and communication is needed. It looked like easy but It is really hard.
Finally I think Colombia need to learn ‘how HWPL achieve peace in Mindanao’.
Who are you supposed to root for? ‘Who will win the Nobel peace prize?’ is a name of article that The Guardian writes. The Guardian choose 5 nominees. Aren’t you curious? Let’s see list.
Syrian White Helmets
Angela Merkel
Pope Francis
Greek islanders
Juan Manuel Santos and Timochenko
Syrian White Helmets
There has been no more dangerous place in the world to be a first responder for most of that time. Their motto throughout Syria’s withering conflict has been “to save one life is to save all of humanity”
Angela Merkel
In his speech to the UN refugee summit in New York in September, Barack Obama thanked Merkel and the Germans for their efforts in dealing with the refugee crisis.
Pope Francis
There are many liberals who argue that the pope’s compassion for the poor and his environmental credentials are outweighed by his unbending support for traditional Catholic teaching on abortion and birth control.
Greek islanders
“What we saw was ordinary people, with no order from above, respecting tradition and acting out of sheer hospitality and solidarity. What they did shows the best of humanity in the simplest way.” Helena Smith
Fisherman Stratis Valiamos, 40 said, “People say ‘you’re a hero,’ but this isn’t heroism, it’s the normal thing to do”.
Juan Manuel Santos and Timochenko
The Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, and the leader of the Farc rebel group, Rodrigo Londoño, known as Timochenko, were considered leading contenders for the awards for signing a peace deal last month to end 52 years of war.
Who will win the Nobel Peace Prize 2016?
Nobel Peace Prize will be announced tomorrow. I’m throbbing 🙂
“Al” Gore is an American environmentalist and politician.
I first know him as a environmental activist. He is famous.
WHY?
Now you know? He deliver a talk to warn theworldaboutthedangersof globalwarming more than a thousand times!!!
The Nobel committee indicate that “Global warming is a serious risk that induce large scale migration and the fiercer competition for the planet’s resources to increase the risk of war and conflict “.
Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Committee alert the world to these risks. So The Nobel committee give credit for Gore and Climate Change Committee.
Do you know ‘An Inconvenient Truth’?
It is a 2006 documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim about former United States Vice President Al Gore‘s campaign. Italerts the public to an increasing “planetary emergency” due to global warming. The documentary was a critical and box-office success, winning two Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature and Best Original Song.
Hmm.. I know Al gore is a controversialfigure. But I don’t want to say about this problem. I want to focus on “How hard he try to achieve PEACE“
The surprising thing is that Morepeople arebecominginterested inenvironmentalissues. So Al gore can win a Nobel Prize. Finally I would like to pay a standing ovation to his efforts. Beyondthat I cannotsaymore.
Judgment is your free. But Freedom carries responsibility.
“It takes time to connect the dots, I know that. But I also know that there can be a day of reckoning when you wish you had connected the dots more quickly.” – Al Gore
2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit
Theme
To advocate for the implementation of international law on the cessation of war and world peace
Date
17 September 2016 (SAT), 09:00-20:00 / 18 September (SUN), 14:00-20:00 / 19 September (MON), 10:00-20:00
Venue
Seoul
Host
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)
Organizers
International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG)
Sponsors
Seoul Metropolitan Government
I think 2nd Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit largely can be divided into three part.
First. Conferences and Forums.
Second. “PEACE March”-themed world parade and traditional cultural performances.
Third. “War and Peace “ cards section performances.
First. Conferences and Forums.
Session 1
Advocacy Forum for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
Session 2
International Religious Leaders Conference
Session 3
The 4th HWPL International Law Peace Committee Meeting
Session 4 Press Conference for the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the September 18th WARPSummit
Session 5
Media Forum for Advocacy of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
Session 6 Conference for the Implementation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
Session 7 2016 IWPG Network Forum
They always make an effort to achieve peace. They godeepintothe Action plan(s) based on common ground of understanding andpracticalityof theDPCWto create “tangible results at a national level”. They are really longing for peace. But in fact, we have to thank them. I wasdeeplytouchedby their cordiality.
Why do they want peace more then us?
We are One. We are not different. Do you agree? I agree!!! We want ‘peace’. We don’t want to see my friends and family dying. Who want to? But we turned a blind eye to people dying. Who died? Our friends!!! So many young lives were sacrificed in the war.
What’re they getting out of this war?
Second. “PEACE March”-themed world parade and traditional cultural performances.
There are so many cultures. I feel like ‘The world come in my mind’. It’s so beautiful and amazing. I can’t imagine how hard they try.
Why? I think they are very culturally advanced.
This is really must be watched. Only someone who are on the spot can feel vividly. This picture is so colorful, isn’t it? It is my favorite picture.
Lastlyafter light glows in the dark, international law expert, all over the incumbent ministers, religious leaders, leaders of women and youth groups begin to parade.
Messengers of peace yell out a cheer!!!!
Someone say “Please give us peace… help us..” “We believe in you guys”
Everybody joins hands and dances around. There are no authoritative adults. They are becoming one in the name of “peace”.
I feel like “Peace is really really coming”
Third. “War and Peace “ cards section performances.
About 12,000 HWPL members make this picturesque scenery. 12,000 people seem small as numbers. But Look closely and you will find how hard they try.
Someone must say “How much money you need to move them?” Iwascuriousaboutthattoo. If you are sitting over there, Can you put up with it? Thesungrewblazingasthedayworeon.
We are so free but that HWPL members can’t move. We eat our snack but that HWPL members can’t eat anything. We can see this beautiful performance but that HWPL members only see their back of card.
It is comprised of renowned international law experts from 15 countries. Its goal is achieving peace through establishing a legally binding instrument compatible with the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).
This law has 10 articles. These GIF images are incredible. It is a simple but effective medium. I want you to see it. 🙂
This law do so many things. There are prosecution of act of violence, disposal of destructive weapons, and role of religions in conflict resolution.
The committee members are men oflearningandexperience. So they continue to provide their expertise and insights.
It go into operation to develop DPCW into an enforceable law and motivate global citizens. So there are are many citizens to support and advocate for HWPL‘s Peace Law Initiative.
The surprising thing is that The Publicity Ambassadors meet regularly to discuss ways to support HWPL’s vision.
How?
Holding promotional events, Educating the public, CoveringHWPL’s news on media, Utilizing their networks etc.
HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee
HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee consists of active members of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG).
What do they do?
The goal of this committee is to promote and participate in the development process of turning the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) into an enforceable law.
HWPL : Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light
Introduction
It is founded in 2012. Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Its purpose is achieving world peace and the cessation of war. HWPL has 70 branches in Korea and another 100 branches around the world. HWPL is working in conjunction with the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG).
Do you know how many people are there? Hold on to your hat!
IWPG has 97 branches around 40 other nations!!! IPYG has 2.4 million people in 96 nations!!!
The Purpose of the Establishment
: “Achieving World Peace as an inheritance to our future generations”
Its purpose is achieving world peace and the cessation of war.
How do we achieveit?
HWPL‘s SOLUTIONS are ‘International Law for Peace and Cessation of War‘ and ‘Alliance of Religions‘.
It has come into its own as the greatest groundbreaking and substantive solutions of peace.
Vision
: “Practical approach & international peace initiatives in legal, social and religious aspects”
HWPL is committed to practical approach to world peace.
HWPL is committed to the cessation of war.
Howcouldtheydothat?
It is the establishment of international peace initiatives in legal, social and religious aspects.
But also International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) play a significant role in peace building and conflict resolution as active proponents of peace.
When HWPL‘s vision is fully achieved, wars will no longer have a place on our Earth and A Culture of Peace will finally spread to all corners of the globe.
It is also to live according to the Creator, who is the foundation of all creation.
HWPL’s core values are Peace and Respect for life.
HWPL is engaging communities all over the world with a spirit of Love and Harmony.
It is hard. I know that. But It is worth as much as difficult.
Do you believe peace is possible?
Someone says “It is impossible because there are always people who are greedy and selfish”. Also other man says “It is possible because there are always people who are warm altruist“.
Idon’t think who is correct.
Ican’t think who is correct.
But I can think HWPL’s SOLUTIONS are very practical approach.
It looks like PEACE is really possible.
What do you think? 🙂
“To sensational peace summit which everyone participates in. I invite you all.”
Your feeling is the most important thing for your sake. It is the most important thing that I think!!
I don’t know much about politics. I don’t know much about ideology.
So I can’t make a judgement that Nelson Mandela is good or bad.
The purpose of this essay is just to share the enlightenment.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
She is just only 17 years old in 2014. She is the youngest Nobel peace prize winner.
Why she is so influential?
On the afternoon of 9 October 2012, Yousafzai boarded her school bus in the northwest Pakistani district of Swat.
A gunman asked for her by name, then pointed a pistol at her and fired three shots. One bullet hit the left side of Yousafzai‘s forehead, travelled under her skin through the length of her face, and went into her shoulder.
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In the days immediately following the attack, she remained unconscious and in critical condition.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
But She recovered her health!!! It’s a miracle.
Her walk started at 11-12 years old. Yousafzai wrote a blog at that time to change the world.
The world was in an uproar over this assassination.
It is a opportunity for her to change the world.
The 2013, 2014 and 2015 issues of Time magazine featured Yousafzai as one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World”
In July 2013, she spoke at the headquarters of the United Nations to call for worldwide access to education
In February 2014, she was nominated for the World Children’s Prize in Sweden.
Later in 2014, Yousafzai was announced as the co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, along with Kailash Satyarthi(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
For her “Nobel peace prizeis abeginning, notanend “
One little girl changes the world even now.
“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”
President Barack Obama speaks at Cairo University in Cairo, Thursday, June 4, 2009. In his speech, President Obama called for a ‘new beginning between the United States and Muslims’, declaring that ‘this cycle of suspicion and discord must end’. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy
Field : arms control and disarmament, world organizing
The Nobel Committee lauded Obama for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples”
He is 44th President of the United States of America.
Obama had emphasized dialogue and cooperation across national, ethnic, religious and political dividing lines.
Anyone can shout such things. But the reason why winners are great is that It is very difficult to do something more than words.
So I want to pay attention to his childhood story.
Do you know ‘Dreams From My Father‘?
It is his autobiography. He wrote it when the first black editor in chief of “Harvard Law Review”.
It is hard to summarize his youth. But his childhood is struggles as a young adult to reconcile social perceptions of his multiracial heritage.
The most important his concern was ‘who he was’.
I think there is a lot I can learn from him.
Now I know it’s up to me. 🙂
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., makes remarks to his supporters after his victory in the Democratic Iowa caucus Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
“Now is the time for all of us to take our share of responsibility for a global response to global challenges”
