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700 Teachers Unite: The Peace Movement That’s Going Viral in the Philippines

Summary: Guess what? Over 700 teachers and 11 principals gathered in the Philippines to promote peace through education! 🕊️ They teamed up with HWPL to bring peace and gender education into schools. There were amazing performances and big plans to spread kindness and understanding. Let’s dive in to find out more and see how we can spread peace too! 🌟

An Inspiring Gathering for Peace 🕊️

On November 15-16, 2024, something super cool happened at Club Balai Isabel in Batangas Province, Philippines! Over 700 dedicated teachers and 11 awesome school principals from the Cavite-Kawit District came together for a special event. They called it the Municipal Gender and Development Peace Education Orientation Research Training (wow, that’s a long name! 😄). Their mission? To bring peace and gender education into schools! How amazing is that? 🤗

Teaming Up with HWPL 🌍

This event was even more special because they partnered with an organization called HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light). 🌈 The Public Schools District Supervisor was inspired after attending the HWPL World Peace Summit in Korea back in September. 🇰🇷 Seeing people from all over the world working together for peace made him think, “Hey, we can do this too!” So, HWPL and the Cavite-Kawit District signed an agreement to work together to promote peace education. 🤝 How cool is that?

A Heartfelt Performance 🎶

The 700 teachers didn’t just sit and talk—they put on an amazing performance! 💃🕺 They did interpretive dances and used sign language to perform a peace-themed song called “We Are Unity.” 🎵 Can you imagine how awesome that must have been? Their performance showed how music and art can bring people together and spread messages of love and peace. 🎨🕊️

Planning for a Peaceful Future 🕊️

Before the event ended, the principal of a local elementary school shared an exciting Peace Education Project Action Plan for the whole district! 📋🌟 The goal is to create a culture of peace, empathy, and mutual respect among students, teachers, and the entire community. It’s like planting seeds of kindness that will grow and make our world a happier place! 🌱💖

Let’s Spread Peace Together! 🤗

I think what they did is super inspiring, and it shows that peace starts with us! Here are some key ways we can promote peace in our daily lives:

Be Kind Every Day 😊: Little things like sharing your snacks, helping a friend with homework, or just saying something nice can make someone’s day brighter.
Include Everyone 👫: Invite someone new to play or sit with you at lunch. Making others feel welcome spreads happiness!
Learn About Peace 📚: Talk to your teachers about starting a peace club or doing projects that promote kindness and understanding.
Share the Message 🗣️: Tell your friends and family about the importance of peace. The more people who know, the bigger difference we can make!

Isn’t it amazing how a group of dedicated teachers and principals are working hard to make the world a better place? 🌍✨ We might be young, but we can make a big difference too! Let’s take inspiration from them and spread peace wherever we go. 🥰

Thanks for reading, friends! If you have any ideas on how to promote peace, please share them in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you! 💬

Stay awesome and keep shining! ✨

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The HWPL Peace Train: Full Steam Ahead into 2025 and Beyond

“Until when should countless people suffer and lose their lives due to conflicts and wars? Let us become the light of peace that saves the world.
With the law for peace and the culture of peace, let us build a world of peace.

Our efforts poured into ending wars and achieving peace will forever be remembered. Let us love each other and be one in peaceful hearts until the day we attain our goal.” – Chairman Manheelee

This is a part of New Year’s message written by Man-Hee Lee, Chairman of HWPL in 2025. To read the full article, click here.

Today I bring you two pieces of peace news.

🌟Promoting Peace in Our Schools: Highlights from 2024🌟

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE The HWPL Peace Train: Full Steam Ahead into 2025 and Beyond Teach Peace Melbourne man hee lee peace education InspireChange Gwangju Jeonnam PAC Connecting Korea Australia 2024Achievements

Hey friends! 😊 2024 has been an incredible year for the HWPL Peace Education initiative in Melbourne, Australia. Here’s a snapshot of our achievements in promoting peace and unity. 🌍✌️

Three Schools, One Mission: 🏫 This year, we brought peace education to three schools—two secondary schools in Melbourne’s west and a primary school in the southeast. In total, 135 students from Year 5 to Year 9 completed our Peace Education workshops. 🌟

Southeast Primary School: 🏫✨

Program Length: 5 weeks (October – November)
Topics Covered: “My Value and Value in Others,” “Role and Duty,” “Law and Order,” and more! 💡
Fun Activities: From sports games to teamwork puzzles, students learned through play.
Feedback: Teachers loved it! One principal said, “This program is exactly what our school needs.” 💪

Western Suburbs Secondary Schools: 🏫✨

Program Length: 8 weeks (September – November)
Topics Covered: “Respect and Altruism,” “Gratitude and Consideration,” and more! 🌼
Challenges Overcome: From disruptive students to respectful learners—what a transformation!
Feedback: A teacher noted, “Students who were once hostile now thank me at the end of class.” 😊

Pasifika Students in Melbourne’s West: 🏫✨

Program Focus: Cultural engagement and respect.
Activities: Sports-based learning and personal value exploration.
Impact: Bridging cultural gaps and building respect for teachers. 👐

Expanding Impact: Overall, HWPL Peace Education programs reached eight schools across Victoria and the Northern Territory in 2024. Teachers are eager to incorporate our peace initiatives into their curricula. 🌈

Let’s keep spreading peace and positivity everywhere we go! 🌍✌️

#PeaceEducation #HWPL #Melbourne #PromotePeace #TeachPeace #SchoolPrograms #2024Achievements #InspireChange 🌟

🌟Gwangju Jeonnam PAC: Uniting for Peace and Progress🌟

😊 Exciting news from the Gwangju Jeonnam Peace Action Committee (PAC)! On November 19, we had our 10th regular monthly meeting at the HWPL Global Branch 02 office, where we discussed some fantastic peace initiatives. Here’s the scoop! 🌍✌️

Gwangju Jeonnam PAC: 🏫 Established in January 2024, our committee is dedicated to creating a sustainable, harmonious community. This month, we officially joined the “Ttuksim Campaign” under the “Together: Connecting Korea” program, and we’re super excited about it! 🌟

Together: Connecting Korea: 🌐 Launched in July 2024, this citizen-led national movement aims to build social harmony across Korea. It focuses on four main areas:

Connecting Generations: Resolving conflicts between young and old. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Connecting Cultures: Embracing diverse backgrounds. 🌏
Connecting the Future: Addressing environmental issues. 🌱
Connecting People: Promoting inter-Korean harmony and reunification. 🕊️

Ttuksim Campaign in Jeollanam-do: 🌾✨ In Gwangju, the “Ttuksim Campaign” is all about intergenerational communication and building strong determination (Ttuksim). It aims to create a lasting spiritual legacy for a generation facing mental challenges.

Meeting Highlights:

Over 50 community members and leaders joined us.
Attendees shared their opinions on developing the Ttuksim Campaign, fostering a spirit of cooperation and mutual understanding. 👐
Adults found it inspiring to engage with the youth and were enlightened by their passion and service spirit. 💡
The youth enjoyed sharing their visions and learning from the experienced leaders who can make a difference. 🌟

Looking Ahead: Participants expressed their commitment to actively contribute to the Ttuksim Campaign’s development. The Gwangju Jeonnam PAC will continue working on concrete action plans to fulfill these aspirations. Together, we’re making a difference! 🌍✨

Let’s keep spreading peace and positivity everywhere we go! 🌍✌️

#HWPL #GwangjuJeonnamPAC #TtuksimCampaign #PromotePeace #ConnectingKorea #2024Achievements 🌟

✨ Until next time, keep smiling and spreading kindness! 😊✨

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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! 🕊️✨

Celebrating a Decade of Peace Journey: 918 HWPL World Peace Summit’s 10th Anniversary

Get ready for a global celebration! 🎉 The 10th Anniversary of the September 18th (918) HWPL World Peace Summit will be set to be commemorated in 122 countries around the world, including right here in Korea. This event is a golden opportunity to explore peaceful strategies for future world harmony. 🌐💖

Theme: Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration

📍 Location: 18 major cities in Korea and also 122 countries, too.

This grand commemoration will honor the incredible contributions of world leaders and global citizens toward peace over the past decade. The goal? To foster a global culture of peace. 🌿✨

In Korea, events will light up 18 major cities, including Seoul and six other metropolitan areas. Tens of thousands of people nationwide will join in, participating in a variety of peace events aimed at overcoming conflict and seeking harmony. 🕊️🤝

But it doesn’t stop there! Representatives and citizens from 122 countries, including the USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Ukraine, India, and the Philippines, will engage in discussions and campaigns to build unique peace models for their countries. 🌏🌍🌎

Reflecting on a Decade of Peace Efforts

The international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL), led by Chairman Man-hee Lee, first held the HWPL World Peace Summit in Seoul back in 2014. Over 1,000 leaders from political, religious, women, and youth sectors, along with journalists from about 140 countries, attended to discuss dispute resolution, religious harmony, and establishing legal mechanisms for sustainable peace. 🗣️📜

Chairman Lee’s powerful words still resonate: “So many young people were sacrificed due to war. But for whom? How long must this continue?” He emphasized that peace cannot be achieved just by talks and urged everyone to leave a legacy of peace for future generations. 🌟🕊️

This 10th-anniversary commemoration aims to review past peace projects, outline future plans, and build networks to establish peace strategies tailored to regional characteristics. An HWPL official highlighted the importance of strengthening regional networks for a quick and active response to peace-threatening forces. 🌐🤝

Empowering Individuals to Become Peace Messengers 🌍

Moreover, this event emphasizes individual responsibility in building peace. HWPL plans to collect peace messages from citizens worldwide with the slogan, “Let everyone in the world become peace messengers,” using these messages as a driving force for achieving peace and unity. 📝

Since 2014, HWPL has tackled issues like military tensions, economic disputes, climate change, and cyber security threats through inter-regional cooperation and collective action with global partners. Their efforts have laid the foundation for peace governance, connecting international organizations, governments, and civil society. 🌿🌍

Join us in celebrating a decade of peace and let’s continue to build a harmonious world together! 🌏✌️✨

Official : https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/home-hwpl-_en/

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Global Peace in Action: HWPL’s Latest 4 Inspiring Initiatives

1. 🌍 Building a Better World Together: HWPL Peace Forum in Madagascar 🕊️

On April 29th, HWPL and INSCAE hosted a peace forum at INSCAE in Madagascar. The event had 200 attendees, including former ministers, government officials, educators, and youth groups. The forum featured a main session and sub-sessions, focusing on peace initiatives.

Key highlights:

Main Session: MOU signing between HWPL and educational institutions, including INSCAE and 14 public elementary schools involved in the HWPL Peace Library Project.
Sub-Sessions: Topics included peace journalism, youth empowerment, volunteerism, religious harmony, and women’s peace initiatives. Sessions aimed to form working groups for ongoing peace efforts.

INSCAE emphasized the importance of such events for student growth. A Former Minister praised HWPL’s progress and pledged his support.

Let’s keep building a peaceful world together! ✌️🌟

Source :
‘Building a Better World Together’, HWPL Peace Forum Held in Madagascar – HWPL

2. 🏃‍♂️ Marathon Magic: HWPL Volunteers Rock the 6th Gijang Bada Run! 🏃‍♀️

On April 28th, over 100 volunteers from HWPL Global4 branch supported the 6th Gijang Bada Marathon at Osiria Question Mark Park, Busan. They ensured a smooth event, helping with baggage storage, race guidance, water stations, medal distribution, and more. Their efforts allowed participants to enjoy the marathon safely and comfortably.

Key highlights:

Volunteer Roles: Managed baggage, guided race start, operated water stations, distributed medals, assisted stage events, and ran a service center.
Post-Marathon Cleanup: Volunteers cleaned and sorted trash, leaving the venue spotless.
Community Engagement: Introduced HWPL’s peace activities, gaining new supporters.

A Head monk praised the volunteers’ dedication, crucial for the event’s success. An HWPL official shared the joy of seeing marathoners happy and enjoying the event.

Let’s keep spreading peace and joy! 🌟🏅

Source :
HWPL Global4 Branch Office: Promoting and Volunteering Activities for the 6th Gijang Bada Marathon Tournament – HWPL

3. 🌍 Honoring Sacrifice: HWPL’s 11th Annual Peace Commemoration in Incheon 🌍

On May 25, 2024, HWPL Global 9th Branch held the 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace at Wolmido, Incheon. Themed “Peace Born from Sacrifice, Toward a Universal Value Transcending Time,” the event was co-hosted with the Korea War Allied Nations Friendship Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. About 300 attendees, including Korean War veterans, gathered to honor the sacrifices made for peace.

HWPL’s Chairman, Man-Hee Lee, is also a Korean War veteran. As a frontline combatant, he experienced the horrors of war firsthand, which is why he was able to speak out for peace.

Key highlights:

Event Theme: Honoring the sacrifices of Korean War veterans and promoting peace.
Activities: Letters of appreciation were presented to veterans, recognizing their service.

Dong-Mun Shin, honorary president of HWPL Global 9th Branch, pledged to continue spreading awareness of the sacrifices made during the Korean War. An IPYG member highlighted the importance of learning from history to prevent future conflicts.

Let’s honor the past and build a peaceful future together! ✌️🌟

Source :
HWPL Global 9th Branch Held the 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace in Incheon – HWPL

4. ❤️ Giving Hope: HWPL’s Heartwarming Dinner for Guinea’s Children ❤️

On May 24th, HWPL Global 5 Branch and Guinea GSP Antag Plus hosted a volunteer event in Conakry, Guinea, themed ‘Giving Hope to Children for a Better World of Peace.’ This event supported children affected by the December 2023 oil tank explosion. With the help of six volunteers, food was provided to 2,000 students.

Key highlights:

Event Theme: Supporting children affected by the oil tank explosion.
Volunteer Efforts: Provided hamburgers and drinks to 300 students and snacks to 1,700 students at Soloprimo Elementary School.
Community Impact: Introduced HWPL’s peace activities, with students expressing gratitude and unity by shouting “We are one!”

A CEO emphasized the importance of this activity as a foundation for future HWPL peace efforts in Guinea. The event also allowed staff and parents to experience HWPL peace education.

Let’s keep spreading hope and peace! 🌍❤️

Source :
Giving Hope to Children for a Better World of Peace – HWPL

🌟 Let’s Spread the Culture of Peace Together! 🌟

As we’ve seen through these incredible events, from peace forums in Madagascar to volunteer activities in Guinea, the spirit of peace and unity is alive and thriving. Each of us has the power to make a difference, no matter where we are. 🌍✨

By coming together, supporting one another, and participating in peace initiatives, we can build a better world for future generations. Let’s continue to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and work tirelessly to create a harmonious and peaceful world. 🕊️❤️

Remember, every small act of kindness and every effort towards peace counts. Let’s shout “We are one!” and spread the culture of peace far and wide. Together, we can achieve a brighter, more peaceful future. 🌟✌️

HWPL Official homepage : https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/home-hwpl-_en/

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Spreading Peace: The 1st Bangsamoro Peace Education Conference

Launching Peace Education 📚✌️

In May, HWPL’s Philippine branch announced peace education textbooks for Southern Leyte, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, and Laguna Province. They aim to sign an agreement with the Philippine Department of Education to spread peace education nationwide.

Southern Leyte’s Pilot Classes 🏫✨

Southern Leyte’s Department of Education created localized HWPL peace education textbooks and held pilot classes. This was inspired by the peace textbooks for Bangsamoro, introduced at the Bangsamoro Peace Education Conference in January.

The 1st Bangsamoro Peace Education Conference 🎉📖

On January 29, the first Bangsamoro Peace Education Conference took place in Mindanao. Co-hosted by the Department of Education in Cotabato City and HWPL, the conference showcased peace education textbooks with Islamic values. They showed how these textbooks could be used from Grade 1 to Grade 12 through demo classes.

The Peace Education Conference was attended by a total of 668 participantsincluding five high-ranking government officials such as the Minister of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of Bangsamoro, 50 principals of elementary, middle, and high schools under the Department of Education in Cotabato City, and approximately 613 faculty members.

Looking Ahead 🌟🚀

The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) will validate the textbook. Once approved, it will be distributed to about 4,000 schools, bringing peace education to around 1.26 million students in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

We hope this news will be of great help to you in your quest for peace. We are connected everywhere. Peace is possible, if we bring our minds together.

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Who can spread a culture of peace? IPYG Australia branch

What do you do when you wake up in the morning and throughout the day?
And how do each of those actions impact our humanity?

Most of the time, we live for ourselves, or we live for our family or significant other.

What would happen if we expanded our thinking a little further outward? IPYG Australia branch gave it a try.

Last December, the IPYG Australian branch collaborated with Community Friends organization in the Brisbane City to conduct volunteer activities providing free food and clothing to those in need at Bunyapa Park in West End, Brisbane City.

The IPYG Australian branch initiated volunteer work to disseminate a culture of peace to neighbors and marginalized individuals within the community.

During the recent volunteer activity, the IPYG Australian branch, alongside Community Friends, prepared food to distribute to the homeless and facilitated dialogue sessions to strengthen community networks for people with multi-national backgrounds to have social cohesion.

Why do IPYG Australia branch spread a culture of peace?

What is a culture of peace? Where did that phrase come from?

4. States should promote a culture of peace, including ensuring conditions in which-
(a) citizens are able to participate in the political affairs of the State as equals, regardless of religious or ethnic differences;
(e) the wellbeing of all human kind, with the participation of women and men, to ensure peaceful coexistence amongst Nations, States, and peoples may be guaranteed.

I only took (a) and (e) from Article 10 of the DPCW. I admire IPYG Australia for continuing to practice international law, the DPCW, as the answer to peace.

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Beyond Headlines: What is Peace Journalism?

On 17th February, the international peace organization, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), hosted an online event with approximately 160 media persons from 49 countries in attendance.

This year, HWPL International Workshop on Peace Journalism marked the publication of its 2nd journal, ‘Peace Journalism Studies’, produced in cooperation with 9 journalists worldwide.

With the theme of “Media Perspective on Conflict Resolution,” this event aimed to sharing the ideas of peace journalism, bringing out collective voice of international network of media for peace.

Everyone has a role in life. Answers to Why are you alive? We live in a society, and each of us has a role to play.

What do you think is the role of a journalist?
I think of it as an informing role. To be unbiased, neutral, and objective in presenting the facts.

Among the contributors, 6 speakers delivered addresses on the role of media in building peace, peace-related issues, peace journalism and global security.

For more information, follow the link here. You’ll know what the speakers said. I was very impressed.

Menafn – Beyond Headlines : Global Journalists United for Peace Journalism amidst the Challenges of the Unstable International Situation
https://bit.ly/42Pv0b2

We can’t just listen and be done, we have to do something, and I think we can start with the smallest things around us.

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2023 Nobel Peace Prize “Narges Mohammadi” for Women in Iran

Narges Mohammadi, a leading Iranian women’s rights activist and anti-government figure, was selected as the winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.

It’s for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.

This year’s peace prize also recognises the hundreds of thousands of people who, in the preceding year, have demonstrated against Iran’s theocratic regime’s policies of discrimination and oppression targeting women.

The motto adopted by the demonstrators – “Woman – Life – Freedom” – suitably expresses the dedication and work of Narges Mohammadi.

“Iran arrested Mohammadi 13 times and convicted her five times,” Andersen said. The sentence is 31 years in prison and 154 lashes at the moment of announcement.

She couldn’t attend the ceremony in person. Her 17-year-old twin children, who had not seen their mother for eight years, attended the ceremony as surrogate winners. And there was an empty chair between the children. It was for Mohammadi.

Mohammadi has been imprisoned in Tehran’s Evin Prison since he was arrested after participating in a street protest held in 2021 to commemorate the victims of the 2019 anti-government protests. Mohammadi continues to face prison, fines and penalties in an ongoing trial in a separate case while imprisoned.

As Mohammadi was chosen on the day, the number of female Nobel Peace Prize winners increased to 19. Iran has produced two female Nobel Peace Prize winners. The Nobel Peace Prize, which is given to those who contribute to human peace, was awarded for the 104th time this year since 1901.

Narges Mohammadi commented on her Peace Prize as follows: “I will never stop striving for the realization of democracy, freedom and equality. Surely, the Nobel Peace Prize will make me more resilient, determined, hopeful and enthusiastic.” (It is her full letter)

I think I can only say that I pay tribute to her. She’s amazing. Her will is sublime and I wonder how powerful it is. I respect her…

The IWPG also has a strong influence on women’s human rights. There’s nothing we can’t do if we work together. In order to have power, you have to raise your awareness from the civic level, and we have to be one.

That’s a clear fact. If citizen don’t care from the bottom, no matter how tall the tower is, it will collapse.

Reference: Narges Mohammadi – Facts – 2023 (nobelprize.org)

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Peace Documentary “GREAT LEGACY” Highlight Review

Do you know a peace documentary? There are still quite a few people in the world who seek peace.

I really admire them. Because they endure things that are difficult for others to pursue easily. I think it’s more noble.

The peace documentary was very touching. As if it were not easy to see plants grow, I felt like I was watching peace bloom like a flower right next to me.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Peace Documentary "GREAT LEGACY" Highlight Review Philippine Mindanao Peacebuilding Peace walk Mindanao Peace Monument MILF manheelee peace biography hwpl man hee lee

It’s a breakthrough in ending the 50-year bloody conflict in Mindanao, the Philippines

A procession of 10,000 people who filled a total distance of 19.9km is shouting.

Has the peace that men and women of all ages desperately shouted for come?

Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines.

The land where death was closer to life than to say, “When peace comes to Mindanao, world peace comes.”

The armed conflict between the Philippine government and Mindanao militants, which began with the “Massacre in Morocco” in the 1960s, has turned into a confrontation between Catholic and Islamic religions, killing 120,000 people over the past 50 years.

The peace documentary “The Great Legacy” captures the end of the conflict through HWPL’s movement that began in 2014 in Mindanao, Philippines.

In particular, the Philippine locals, who melted the weapons used in the civil war to create an HWPL peace monument and wished for peace on the divided Korean Peninsula, resonated with the hearts of the audience and applauded.

The film highlights the HWPL civilian peace agreement ceremony held in Mindanao General Santos City, Philippines on January 24, 2014.

The Chairman Lee Man-hee brought together leaders and locals from both sides who were at the center of the Mindanao conflict. He asked them to raise their hands if they wanted peace, and when all the participants raised their hands, Lee led the two leaders to sign for peace.

Upon hearing the news of the peace agreement, government forces and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) finally agreed on the final annex of the preliminary peace agreement on January 25, and the civil war was effectively ended with the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) in March 2014.

The Chairman Lee Man-hee said “We are a family of peace that will achieve peace born in this era. Do you want conflict or peace?”

All people shouted “PEACE!”

HWPL’s sincere efforts and the Chairman Lee’s sincerity made a dramatic peace, which was considered a challenge that could never be solved.

It’s a dangerous place for terrorism and accidental danger. The situation in the Philippines is not easy to push ahead with work among soldiers with guns. Even in such a place, not everyone can risk death to enter. I was really touched by this.

One field participant said, “The first overseas volunteer destination I went to was the Philippines, and I personally found it fascinating to see the first scene people cheering. Since our country is a divided country, we should be more interested in peace than anyone else.

But I really felt that Filipinos are more interested in peace activities than anyone else. After watching this preview, I felt that peace was really coming, so I thought about various activities, including small things and talking about joining together.”

The miracle of peace achieved by everyone being united is recorded as a “great legacy” in later generations. I hope we can all be messengers of peace.