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[HWPL] National Commissions for UNESCO of the Union of the Comoros, The Gambia, and Ivory Coast Sign a Memorandum of Understanding with HWPL

From left, Memorandums of Understanding signed between HWPL and the National Commission of the Union of the Comoros for UNESCO, Gambia National Commission for UNESCO (same day), and National Commission of Ivory Coast for UNESCO on September 7 and December 14, 2019, respectively

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man-Hee Lee) held a Peace Education Forum on September 7, 2019 at the UIC-P Academy in Paris, France during the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 9.18 WARP (World Alliance of Religions' Peace) Summit. Following the forum, two African countries belonging to the National Commissions for UNESCO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HWPL.

Memorandums of Understanding are signed between HWPL and the National Commission of the Union of the Comoros for UNESCO and Gambia National Commission for UNESCO, following the Peace Education Forum, on September 7, 2019

During preparations for the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 9.18 WARP Summit in 2019, HWPL (France) established partnerships with the officials of the National Commissions for UNESCO.

First, through the Deputy Permanent Delegate of Comoros to UNESCO Ms. Amina Hassane Alfeine, HWPL representatives met with the Comorian delegation at the Embassy of Comoros in France. The news was delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Union of the Comoros who had supported HWPL's Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) in 2018. Ms. Alfeine enabled the establishment of a partnership between HWPL peace education representatives and the Secretary-General of the National Commission of the Union of the Comoros for UNESCO Mohamed Radjay Moustoifa. The Memorandum of Understanding for peace education was then signed. The official name of Comoros is Union of the Comoros, an independent country made up of islands at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between the countries of Madagascar and the southeast African mainland.

HWPL (France) also met with Yahya Al-Matarr Jobe, the Deputy Permanent Delegate at the Permanent Delegation of The Gambia to UNESCO,to whom HWPL actively explained the peace education program. Deputy Permanent Delegate Yahya Al-Matarr Jobe then introduced HWPL to Saint Hoer, Secretary-General of the National Commissions for UNESCO of Gambia, and encouraged Secretary-General Saint Hoer to sign an MOU with HWPL in cooperation with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. Secretary-General Saint Hoer coordinated the signing of the MOU with Ramin Zhao, Chief Program Officer and National Coordinator of the UNESCO School Network.

A commemorative photo of Secretary-General of National Commission of Ivory Coast for UNESCO Soro N'golo Aboudou (right) following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on December 14, 2019

HWPL also signed an MOU with the Secretary-General of the National Commission of Ivory Coast for UNESCO Soro N'golo Aboudou on December 14, 2019.

HWPL established contacted with the National Commission of Ivory Coast for UNESCO through the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, where HWPL met with Ambassador Dennis Huffust-Boini. Their first meeting was held online, and their second meeting was held during the visit of Secretary-General Aboudou for the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris. Following the second meeting, Secretary-General Soro N'golo Aboudou met with the Minister of National Education, Technical Education and Vocational Training Minister Kandia Kamissoko Carmara and delivered a briefing on the HWPL peace education project. Upon the HWPL delegation's visit to Ivory Coast, an MOU was signed with Secretary-General Aboudou for the implementation of HWPL peace education. Currently, Modern Bokanda High School is completing eight peace educator training courses. Peace education for students will be implemented next semester.

The National Commissions for UNESCO connected UNESCO-affiliated schools to HWPL peace education officials in December 2020, and is currently focusing primarily on growing the UNESCO schools network.

Secretary-General Aboudou delivered a congratulatory speech at the HWPL Peace Education Development Forum held online in February of this year, and on April 29, presented Ivory Coast as a case study at an HWPL event. From 20 to 22 May, they were actively engaged in a regional meeting with the National Commissions for UNESCO in West African countries to discuss ways to encourage schools to participate in network growth.

Participants sign a comprehensive agreement in support of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) at the Peace Education Development Forum at the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 9.18 HWPL WARP (World Alliance of Religions' Peace) Summit at the UIC-P Academy in Paris, France, on September 7, 2019

Memorandums of Understanding were signed with the National Commissions for UNESCO in Comoros, Gambia and Ivory Coast to conduct HWPL peace work with the goal of 'achieving a common purpose'. It aims to provide HWPL peace education program in academic institutions through fostering a solid collaborative relationship based on mutual respect and trust.

In the MOU, HWPL agreed to provide educational materials for the implementation of peace education and to provide appropriate education for practitioners and educators.

The National Commissions for UNESCO in Comoros, Gambia, and Ivory Coast agreed to provide the infrastructure for peace education and to assume responsibility and authority for all operations as the overseer of peace education. The decision was made that schools, teachers, and education experts would be designated to oversee the implementation of peace education. Moreover, while collaborating in a specific country, permission is granted for the logos of both parties to be used in joint events or education and training.

The HWPL Peace Education Forum was held at the UIC-P Academy in Paris, France for the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 9.18 WARP (World Alliance of Religions' Peace) Summit, on the theme "Peace and I", on September 7, 2019

The vision of UNESCO Education is to bring about change in society by improving the quality of education in countries worldwide, increasing access to quality education in various social contexts, and reorienting education. Accordingly, it encourages the development of the knowledge, skills, values   and behaviors necessary for the sustainable development of global citizens. Through education, individuals respect cultural diversity and pursue quality development.

National Commissions for UNESCO are organized by national governments in accordance with Article 7 of the UNESCO Constitution to engage and permanently operate governmental and non-governmental organizations in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.

Currently, there are 199 National Commissions for UNESCO worldwide. It maintains an authoritative network of stakeholders, partners and experts. Acting as an advisory, liaison and intelligence agency, it mobilizes and coordinates partnerships with national partners, including civil society, making significant contributions to the advancement of UNESCO's goals and implementation of its programme. Through its fellowship programs, UNESCO seeks to strengthen the human resources and capacities of member countries, particularly developing countries.

The HWPL Peace Education Forum was held at the UIC-P Academy in Paris, France for the 5th Annual Commemoration of the 9.18 HWPL WARP (World Alliance of Religions' Peace) Summit on September 7, 2019

Peace!!