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[HWPL] HWPL's Peace Journalism Training in Timor-Leste!
Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.
Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.
How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.
Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.
Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.
I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.
Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Peace Journalism Training in Timor-Leste :)
On June 21st 2024, 49 local journalists, at the Timor-Leste Press Council office, participated in the HWPL Peace Journalism Training organised by HWPL and the Timor-Leste Press Council.
This marks the first project since HWPL and the Timor-Leste Press Council signed an MOU in 2023. Ranked in the top 10 for global press freedom, Timor-Leste implemented this training to enhance democratic activities and press freedom. This training forms part of the initiative of HWPL to promote peace education through the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).
Given the media's significant influence on public education, awareness and opinion, increasing the number of journalists practising peace journalism is expected to mitigate social conflicts through balanced reporting, allowing Timor-Leste’s citizens to frequently encounter news about peace activities.
Antonio Dias, Executive director of the Timor-Leste Press Council, who oversaw the event, stated, "The HWPL Peace Journalism Training has been very beneficial. Journalists who were unfamiliar with peace journalism have now gained fundamental knowledge and are eager to learn more to contribute to peace."
HWPL will continue to make dedicated efforts to develop peace journalism with Timor-Leste.
Interested in HWPL's peace work for the world? Please visit following link :)
HWPL Official Homepage
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