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[HWPL] HWPL's 21st ~ 22nd Peace Tour: Declaration of 2nd Draft of 'DPCW' - the Answer for World Peace!

HWPL Chairman Man-hee Lee gave closing remarks at the Youth Model United Nations Convention at Oxford University, London, on November 15th 2015.

Chairman Man-hee Lee received a plaque of appreciation from Mayor Roberto at the unveiling ceremony of the HWPL Monument held in Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador, on November 10th 2015.

The powerful message of peace by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and its Chairman Man-hee Lee, who worked tirelessly through an intense schedule, became a great example to the global village.

In particular, on the 21st~25th tour, Chairman Lee announced the second draft of the Declaration of Peace and the Cessation of War (DPCW), and reaffirmed HWPL's global status during a speech at the world-renowned Oxford University.

During the peace tour, Chairman Lee was invited by presidents, global human rights leaders, jurists and universities to express the necessity for the 'enactment of an international law for the cessation of war', which gained their active support. As such, Chairman Lee's world peace tour bore fruit that drove the global movement for peace forward.

Chairman Man-hee Lee held an unveiling ceremony for the ‘HWPL Peace Academy’ signboard with President Mar Elias on December 2nd 2015.

In order to pass on a legacy of eternal peace to future generations, Chairman Lee expanded full-scale peace education operations on to an international level. On this tour, 214 elementary, middle and high schools, and universities, including the university alma mater of the President of the Philippines, signed an MOU for the implementation of peace education, which became the standard text for peace education.

These striking achievements drew the attention of the global community. The cessation of war and world peace, which seemed impossible to achieve through the human mind, became a reality through the activities of Chairman Lee.

The 21st~25th Peace Tour ▲21st: LA, El Salvador, London, UK (Nov 7th~Nov 17th, 2015) ▲22nd: Albania, Kosovo, Israel, Palestine (Dec. 2015) ▲23rd: India (Dec 19th~23rd 2015) ▲24th: Mindanao, Philippines (Jan. 23rd-30th 2016) ▲ 25th: New York and Los Angeles, USA (April 29th - May 10th 2016).

The unveiling ceremony of the HWPL monument was held in Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador, on November 10th 2015.

21st Peace Tour

The first stop on the 21st peace tour was the Republic of El Salvador in Central America, which is classified as one of the most dangerous countries in the world. On his second visit in two years to the country, Chairman Lee was invited to a peace event hosted by the government of El Salvador. The Republic of El Salvador hosted the “Unveiling Ceremony of the Peace Monument of the Universal Assembly” in Santa Tecla, attended by Chairman Lee. The Peace Monument of the Universal Assembly consists of the four flags of El Salvador, South Korea, Santa Tecla, and HWPL. This symbolizes the establishment of peace in Santa Tecla through an alliance with HWPL and between the two countries.

After the unveiling of the Peace Monument, about 1,000 people from Santa Tecla who wanted peace held a peace walk.

Chairman Man-hee Lee delivered a presentation at the ‘Light of Peace Development Conference’ held in Cerritos, Los Angeles, USA on November 10th 2015.

After visiting El Salvador, Chairman Lee held the “Light of Peace Development Conference” in Cerritos, Los Angeles, USA where he delivered a message of peace. The mayor, leading academics, women and religious leaders participated in this event, where everyone yearned for peace with one mind. Professor Mutombo Klusenga (Knollsridge State University), who participated in this event, said, “We need to educate students on the importance of peace.” Together with the participants, they promised to actively participate in and support HWPL's peace movement.

After that, Chairman Lee and the peace delegation travelled to the UK to hold a meeting with the HWPL International Law Peace Committee, which consists of international law experts from 17 countries, for the ‘Second Draft of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War(DPCW)’. After three meetings with the HWPL International Law Peace Committee in London, England, they presented the 'Second draft of the DPCW' containing 12 provisions, including a ban on the sale of arms. The second draft was established while the world was still reeling from shock in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, France.

The HWPL International Law Peace Committee presented the 2nd draft of the International Law Convention at the Conference Hall in London on November 12th 2015

Chairman Lee, who presided over the meeting, said, “World peace will not be achieved unless this international law for the cessation of war is enacted. If international law is enacted, countries will not be able to easily commit criminal acts of war and armed conflict.”

Afterwards, Chairman Lee attended the ‘International Model United Nations Conference’ at Oxford University, a prestigious private British institution, to present the mission of peace and invite youth to assume the role of a watchdog for the cessation of war and achievement of peace.

Chairman Man-hee Lee met President Bujar Nishani of Albania on December 8th 2015

22nd Peace Tour

In the 22nd Peace Walk, Chairman Lee visited Israel and Palestine, where conflict abounds, and Albania in Eastern Europe to present solutions for the achievement of world peace.

Chairman Lee held peace talks with political leaders in Eastern Europe, including the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Albanian President Bujar Nishani, to urge for an end to war in the region and to support the enactment of an international law for world peace for the sake of future generations

Chairman Man-Hee Lee was engaged in a peace talk with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine at the Presidential Palace in Ramallah on December 4th 2015

President Abbas expressed great interest and support for HWPL's peace movement, and announced that he would actively participate in this peace movement.

In addition, Chairman Lee, who attended the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of Communism in Albania, spoke on the reality of the division between North and South Korea. About 80 current and former political, social and religious leaders from Europe attended the event.

Afterwards, Chairman Lee attended the ‘HWPL Peace School Designation Ceremony’ hosted by Mar Elias School, one of the top five schools in Israel, and was appointed honorary principal by President Elias Chacour.

Chairman Man-hee Lee delivered a presentation at the International Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of Communism in Albania on November 8th 2015

By the invitation of President Nishani, he then visited Albania in Eastern Europe, and presented practical ways of achieving peace at the ‘International Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of Communism’.

Chairman Lee was also invited by Pristina University in Kosovo to deliver a lecture on the progress of peace education and held the ‘HWPL Peace Academy Ceremony’. He also held peace talks with the then President Atifete Jahjaga at the Kosovan presidential office. At that meeting, President Jahjaga promised to build the HWPL Peace Park and Peace Monument in Kosovo, and agreed to participate in HWPL's peace work. Moreover, 13 judges of the Supreme Court of Kosovo actively supported the enactment of international law and pledged to serve as HWPL advisors and ambassadors.

Chairman Man-hee Lee gave a lecture on the progress of peace education at a special lecture at Pristina University in Kosovo on December 10th 2015

Chairman Man-hee Lee held a meeting with judges of the Supreme Court to end the war and prevent armed conflict in Kosovo on December 11th 2015

Chairman Man-Hee Lee held peace talks with the then President of Kosovo Atifete Jahjaga at the Presidential Office on December 11th 2015

Peace!