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Re-review: 2015 HWPL World Peace Summit – 2

Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the 2015 HWPL World Peace Summit. This event was a game-changer in the world of peacebuilding and left a lasting impact on everyone involved. 🌐✨

What Went Down? 🤔

Back in 2015, leaders from various religions, nations, and organizations gathered in Seoul, South Korea, with one common goal: world peace. 🌏❤️ The summit was all about breaking down barriers and fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation. It was a melting pot of ideas, cultures, and beliefs, all coming together to promote peace.

A Symbol of Unity: The Bibimbap Experience 🍲🌍

At the 2015 Peace Festival, participants came together to create a giant bowl of bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish. This culinary activity wasn’t just about sharing a meal; it was a powerful symbol of peace. Each ingredient in bibimbap, from the vibrant vegetables to the savory meats, represents different cultures and communities.

When mixed together, they create a harmonious and delicious dish, much like how diverse groups can come together to create a peaceful world. This act of making bibimbap highlighted the beauty of unity in diversity and the importance of working together for a common goal. 🌍🥗✨

Key Highlights 🌟

International Law for Peace 📜🕊️: One of the major outcomes of the summit was to enact a international law for cessation of war. This law aimed to provide a legal framework to end wars and promote peace globally. This has brought together many international law experts. It was a bold step towards making peace a tangible reality.
Unity Among Religions 🙏🤝: Religious leaders from different faiths pledged to transcend their differences and work together for peace. This was a powerful moment, showing that despite our diverse beliefs, we can all unite for a common cause.
Youth and Women in Action 👩‍🎓👩‍👧‍👦: The summit emphasized the role of youth and women in peacebuilding. Their voices were heard loud and clear, highlighting the importance of inclusive participation in creating a peaceful world.

Join the Movement! 🌈✊

The 2015 HWPL Peace Summit wasn’t just a one-time event; it sparked a movement. The discussions and agreements made during the summit laid the groundwork for ongoing peace initiatives.

Peace isn’t just a lofty ideal; it’s something we can all work towards in our daily lives. Whether it’s through community service, spreading awareness, or simply being kind to one another, every little action counts.

Let’s keep the spirit of the 2015 HWPL Peace Summit alive and strive for a world where peace is the norm, not the exception. And the 2024 HWPL 918 World Peace Summit is coming up. We can’t wait.😊😄

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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! ✌️🌟

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‘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! 🌟🏅

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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! ✌️🌟

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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! 🌍❤️

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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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Re-review: 2015 HWPL World Peace Summit – 1

I’m currently doing a HWPL review from scratch. It’s weird the more I look at it. It started in 2014, and 2015 is the one-year anniversary.

Does the scale make sense? If we say we’re starting something, the beginning is really hard. How much work has gone into making this peace festival happen?

Each of these shorts is super short!
I highly recommend watching each one. 🙂

2015 HWPL World Peace Summit

HWPL hosted the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit in 2015 with leaders in politics, religion, women’s groups, youth groups, and the media in attendance.

On 918 WARP Summit, 2015, discussions were held to draft international law for peace with international law experts from around the world.

Through this, HWPL launched the “International Law Peace Committee” composed of 19 international law experts from 15 countries.

Knowing what’s going on in 2016, I’m really excited!!!😮😮 I’m sure you’ll be surprised at what can happen in such a short time.

The Chairman of HWPL, Man Hee Lee, said “At the 2014 WARP Summit, we called heaven and earth as witnesses, and in the sight of God, all people of the world, and the Peace Advocate,

we pledged our commitment to the enactment of internationla law for the cessation of war and to the unity of religions.

With the definite solution for achieving peace, we have traveled all over the world and worked for peace. This unprecedented work will go down in history forever.”

Why do people love HWPL? 😘

Commitment to Global Peace: HWPL is dedicated to achieving world peace and the cessation of war through various initiatives, including the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).
Interfaith Harmony: HWPL promotes interfaith harmony to prevent conflicts between religions. By fostering dialogue and understanding among different faiths, they work towards reducing religious tensions and building a more harmonious global community.
Community Engagement and Education: HWPL actively engages with communities worldwide through peace education, volunteer work, and campaigns. Their peace academies and educational programs aim to instill the values of peace in future generations, ensuring sustainable peace for the future.

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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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Road to Peace #2 : Why 525? Why do they walk?

HWPL’s 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk

Why did people start walking on 25 May? Millions of people around the world walk on that day. It started in 2013.

The Declaration of World Peace, first proclaimed by HWPL Chairman Lee on May 25, 2013, called upon people to acknowledge the dire need for world peace. And Man Hee Lee defined the roles of heads of state, women, youth and the press in achieving peace.

Over 20,000 people from 130 countries gathered to march for peace at the Peace Gate of Seoul Olympic Park, South Korea. 525 peace walk has become a symbol of peace for both youth and women around the world.

That’s how we got to our 11th anniversary this year. People have been walking for over a decade now. On the HWPL homepage, there are pictures and descriptions of the event every year, and it’s touching to see them.

The Declaration of World Peace

In keeping with the spirit of the Declaration of World Peace, that HWPL aims to achieve world peace through the heavenly culture and restore the global community with light, we are carrying out peace activities all across the world.

In 2013, HWPL’s work was defined, and the 2014 HWPL World Peace Summit brought political and religious leaders together in Seoul.

And they discussed the need for a new international law for peace. In 2015, an International Law Commission was created to further the discussion, and on 14 March 2016, Article 10, paragraph 38 of the DPCW was promulgated.

I would love the opportunity to explain DPCW in more detail.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Road to Peace #1 : HWPL’s 11th 525 Peace Walk

Today is the 25th of May. I can’t believe it’s been 11 years since HWPL was founded, and I’ve been a supporter for 8 years now.

I’m grateful, because in this way, little by little, I’ve come to think about peace every day. I guess peace is a habit!

Thoughts have a quality called inertia. If you think in a certain direction, you will eventually move in that direction, and eventually I, my friends, my neighbours, my city, and society will move in that direction.

I think it’s a force for good, and I think it’s a culture of peace. Article 10 of the DPCW is ‘Spreading a culture of peace’. Before I knew it, I was upholding DPCW international law! Suddenly I’m happy.

HWPL’s 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk

The ‘HWPL’s 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk’ event is held in global today.

The event, which is held under the theme of “Remembering the Peace Heroes of Nearby War.” Any citizen interested in peace can experience the horrors of war and participate in the peace movement through booth.

HWPL is said to hold a meaningful event every year to remember the sacrifices of the Korean War veterans without forgetting Peace Heroes.

The event embodies the citizens’ active will to establish an era of peace. Through the event, HWPL will tell the world that the remarkable journey of building a world of peace begins with the citizens, the true leaders of the global community.

HWPL’s Legislate Peace (LP) project has led activities to reach a world of peace built by citizens since 2013. The project hosts citizen-led global campaigns aiming to realize sustainable peace, long yearned by every member of the global community.

25 May has become a day to celebrate peace, where citizens take the initiative in planning and organizing peace events. That resonance of peace will stimulate collective civic action and help a culture of peace take root in the global society.

This is the first part of the Road to Peace! I will continue to post about my trip to Seoul in the future, so stay tuned. Let’s be messengers of peace together.

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Re: 2014 HWPL World Peace Summit – 2

Peace leaders and religious leaders from all over the world gathered in Seoul for the first time in 2014.

It’s a YouTube shorts for less than a minute, so I recommend you watch it. I can feel the excitement wash over me.

In 2013, HWPL declared through the Declaration of World Peace that, to end wars and bring peace to the global community, a new international legal instrument was needed.

At the 2014 World Peace Summit, legal and political leaders from around the world signed an agreement with HWPL to work together on drafting such a document.

In just a year and a half, on 14 March 2016, the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) was proclaimed, and HWPL is actively committed to the introduction of the DPCW into international law.

Man hee Lee, the Chairman of HWPL, said “If you are a believer who truly desires for peace and loves this global community like his own body, religions must become one.
When religions become one, there will be no more war; and if there is no war, there will be peace.
Let’s all become one so we can make this global community into a world of peace.”

Man Hee Lee is a man who is showing the way to the path of peace. With a clear vision, many follow in his footsteps. With him and HWPL, peace will come soon enough.

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

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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.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Re: 2014 HWPL World Peace Summit – 1

Recently, I’ve been re-motivated about peace. I’ve also been thinking about writing a peace novel. Don’t you think it would be fun?

So we felt it was time to take a look back at what HWPL has been up to since 2014. I also found a YouTube channel called HWPL Peace Magazine. I will be reviewing them one by one.

HWPL hosted the HWPL 918 World Peace Summit (HWPL WARPsummit) in 2014 with leaders in politics, religion, women’s groups, youth groups and the media in attendance.

HWPL and leaders of various sectors convened to discuss conflict resolution, establishing peace, and mutual cooperation and signed landmark agreements on building and implementing solid systems for cooperation.

The agreements covered implementing legal instruments to ensure peace, building religious harmony and creating peace activites by state actors and citizens, respectively.

The legal instruments became the DPCW (Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War) in 2016.

It’s so interesting to trace the past like this. It’s inspiring to see what they decided to do then, and how they realized it years later.

In fact, there’s a HWPL Press Conference that attracts a lot of reporters. The Chairman of HWPL, Man hee Lee, coolly answers the question. These days, reporters are increasingly curious, not aggressively snarky.

As I review each video, I hope you will feel the power of HWPL and become a messenger of peace.

#TheTrueStoryofPeace, #HWPL World Peace Summit, #Manheelee